What is the worst fear of虎皮兰 (Tiger Skin Orchid)?
The editor will tell you about what the Tiger Skin Orchid fears the most, as well as the three weaknesses and solutions related to its cultivation. This topic is sure to help you, so let's get to know it together!
Tiger Skin Orchid is a very common potted green plant in our daily life. It has a particularly majestic appearance, with hard and upright leaves that resemble swords standing in the pot. Different varieties also have different patterns on the leaf surface. Due to its vigorous vitality and rare occurrence of diseases, it is very easy to care for, making it popular among numerous plant enthusiasts and known as the "lazy person's plant."
Although the Tiger Skin Orchid is easy to plant and care for, it does have its shortcomings. Beginner plant enthusiasts must fully understand these "shortcomings" before choosing to plant Tiger Skin Orchid, and know what to pay attention to during regular maintenance to make it grow more vigorously!
1. Easily damaged by frost in winter
Tiger Skin Orchid, a perennial herb of the百合科 (Lily family) and虎尾兰属 (Tiger Tail Orchid genus), has poor cold resistance. As long as the temperature drops below 15 degrees, it will enter a semi-dormant state with very slow growth; when the temperature drops below 10 degrees, it will enter a full dormant state and stop growing. In cold winter weather, when the temperature falls below 5 degrees, the leaves of the Tiger Skin Orchid will quickly be severely frostbitten, becoming soft, wilted, and droopy. If it remains in low temperatures for a long time, the entire plant will freeze to death.
Solution
In autumn and winter, when temperatures drop, it is essential to move the Tiger Skin Orchid to a warm room for care, with the environmental temperature preferably above 10 degrees. Since the Tiger Skin Orchid basically does not grow in winter, it does not need to be fertilized or watered frequently. Fertilizing and overwatering can burden its roots. Exposing the Tiger Skin Orchid to more sunlight during autumn and winter can enhance its cold resistance and is more conducive to surviving the winter.
What is the worst fear of虎皮兰 (Tiger Skin Orchid)?
2. Yellowing of leaf tips
Many plant enthusiasts have encountered a situation with their Tiger Skin Orchids: although the plant is not dead and can grow slowly, the new leaves are particularly prone to yellowing, especially in winter and summer, when the leaf tips often wither and turn yellow for no apparent reason, which is very unattractive.
Solution
In winter, when the leaf tips of Tiger Skin Orchids turn yellow, it is mainly due to leaf water loss, especially in northern regions where this problem is most common. The winter environment is inherently dry, and the use of heating devices such as air conditioners and radiators can further dry the air, eventually causing the Tiger Skin Orchid leaves to dehydrate and turn yellow. If the home is particularly dry in winter, it is best to prepare a small spray bottle to mist the leaves of the Tiger Skin Orchid daily, especially the leaf tips, with more water.
In summer, leaf yellowing is often caused by sunburn. Although Tiger Skin Orchids are light-loving plants that require plenty of sunlight most of the time, in summer, the strong ultraviolet radiation can easily burn the leaves. Therefore, during summer, it is necessary to provide appropriate shade for the Tiger Skin Orchid to avoid direct sunlight.