Attention to the Cultivation Methods of虎皮兰 (Tiger Skin Orchid)
You may not be aware of the precautions for cultivating Tiger Skin Orchid and the knowledge of planting and caring for Tiger Skin Orchid in the field of green plants and flowers. Here are the details:
Tiger Tail Orchid, also known as Tiger Skin Orchid, is among the top few houseplants on the list of easy-to-grow plants. It is very sturdy and often grows wildly. Moreover, Tiger Tail Orchid blooms more commonly than other ornamental leaf plants, making it a great value whether you appreciate the leaves or the flowers.
There are always plant enthusiasts enviously looking at others' Tiger Tail Orchids, which require minimal care to maintain their robust and vigorous leaves, and often produce an abundance of "little steel sprouts." However, why do their own Tiger Skin Orchids only have a few leaves that don't seem to grow much?
First, let's briefly get to know the varieties of Tiger Tail Orchid that we commonly cultivate, and then we will start with autumn care, teaching you how to rely on three key points to make Tiger Tail Orchid produce "little steel sprouts."
I. What are the main varieties of Tiger Skin Orchid?
Tiger Tail Orchid has more than 60 varieties. Here, I will mainly introduce the five most popular varieties for home cultivation.
1. Golden Edge Tiger Tail Orchid
The Golden Edge Tiger Tail Orchid has leaves that retain the "tiger tail" characteristic, but also feature a golden edge, with each edge width varying. Some have very thin borders, while others can cover nearly half of the leaf.
2. Dwarf Tiger Tail Orchid
The leaves of the Dwarf Tiger Tail Orchid are very short, making it particularly suitable for placing on a desk or windowsill, resembling a mini version of the Tiger Tail Orchid with an additional layer of cuteness. Moreover, the plant is small in size, making it easier to grow wildly.
Tiger Skin Orchid Cultivation Method Precautions
3. Cane Leaf Tiger Skin Orchid
The Cane Leaf Tiger Tail Orchid is also easy to distinguish, with leaves shaped like sticks, appearing harder and sturdier, and the leaf color is greener and more lustrous.
4. Golden Edge Dwarf Tiger Tail Orchid
This variety combines the characteristics of golden edges and short leaves. It is easy to identify by its appearance, and most of the short-leaf Tiger Tail Orchids cultivated by enthusiasts are Golden Edge Dwarf Tiger Tail Orchids.
5. Silver Edge Dwarf Tiger Tail Orchid
The border of the Silver Edge Dwarf Tiger Tail Orchid is actually golden, and its main distinguishing feature is the stripes on the leaves. Those with more horizontally oriented "tiger tail" stripes are the Silver Edge Dwarf Tiger Tail Orchids.