How to cultivate虎皮兰 (Tiger Skin Orchid)
Today, the editor will elaborate on how to cultivate Tiger Skin Orchid and share some small experiences in caring for this plant, including watering techniques. If there are any mistakes, please feel free to correct them!
Keeping several potted plants at home, especially for indoor cultivation, there are many suitable green plants. Some friends have asked Xiaoya what green plants are good for the home. In fact, pothos, lucky bamboo, and Tiger Skin Orchid are all great choices. Especially Tiger Skin Orchid, it is slightly more cold-resistant than pothos and lucky bamboo, and it is also drought-resistant. It can still grow normally without watering for many days and can be maintained in diffused light. It also has a good air purification function and looks nice at home. There are several types of Tiger Skin Orchid, such as short-spiked Tiger Skin Orchid, long-leaf Tiger Skin Orchid, white-leaf Tiger Skin Orchid, and golden-edged Tiger Skin Orchid, but the cultivation methods are the same. How to water Tiger Skin Orchid, how often to water it, and how to cultivate it to make it thrive and produce more buds?
How often should Tiger Skin Orchid be watered? Watering it this way is the most reasonable, making the leaves large and wide, with a circle of sprouts
Since the leaves of Tiger Skin Orchid are thick and store water, it is important not to water too much in daily care. If we talk about how often and how much to water Tiger Skin Orchid, it actually depends on the condition of the potting soil. Therefore, watering Tiger Skin Orchid should not be calculated by the number of days, but rather by the moisture condition of the potting soil. This method is not only suitable for Tiger Skin Orchid but also for many other potted plants.
Because Tiger Skin Orchid is very drought-resistant and does not require frequent watering, it will not dry out even if it is not watered for ten days or half a month indoors. The principle of watering Tiger Skin Orchid is to water thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. How to determine if the potting soil is completely dry?
Firstly, the soil for growing Tiger Skin Orchid is usually ordinary soil or garden soil mixed with river sand. You can touch the surface of the potting soil with your fingers. If the soil becomes dry and compacted, it is time to water the plant.
Secondly, if the plant is grown in decomposed leaf soil or nutrient-rich soil, you can dig a little into the potting soil with your hand or a stick. If it is dry beyond 3 centimeters, it means the soil is dry and needs watering.
By watering Tiger Skin Orchid this way, you don't have to worry about drought or waterlogging and rotting roots or leaves. How should you care for Tiger Skin Orchid in daily life?
For the soil used to grow Tiger Skin Orchid, whether it's decomposed leaf soil or nutrient-rich soil, it's best to mix in some river sand or small stones, perlite, etc., to make it more loose and well-drained. If there are many leaves, you can cut some for propagation. Although its rooting speed is not as fast as that of roses, the survival rate is high, and it will definitely sprout.