How to raise wine bottle orchids to grow quickly
The unique shape of Viticularia is popular among green plant enthusiasts for its swollen stems. This agave plant native to Mexico can be used as a desktop potted plant or cultivated into large-scale landscape plants. Mastering scientific maintenance methods can quickly form the iconic "wine bottle" shape. This article will provide you with a detailed analysis from growth factors to height control. 1. Secret tips for maintaining wine bottle orchids and exploding basins 1. The substrate ratio determines the growth basis using a ratio of sandy loam and humus soil of 3:2, and 10% perlite is added to enhance drainage. When changing basin soil every spring, bone meal can be added as base fertilizer to provide sufficient nutrients for root development. 2. The golden range of temperature and humidity is regulated to maintain the growth temperature of 20-28℃, and no lower than 10℃ in winter. By spraying in the morning and evening to maintain 70% air humidity, a pebble water tray can be set up at the bottom of the basin to create a micro-climate environment. 3. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizers (20-20-20) are applied every 15 days during the fertilization cycle and proportional growth period, and fertilization is stopped in winter. Add decomposed soybean cake water from April to September every year to promote stem expansion. 4. Light management tips Receive full sunshine in spring and autumn, and 50% sunshade in summer. Regularly rotate the flowerpot 180° to ensure uniform light exposure to avoid abnormal growth of stems. 2. The height control of domestic wine bottle orchids can be controlled at 0.5-1 meter through container restrictions, and the larger flower pot is replaced every 2 years. The height of the plants planted in the ground can be 2 meters long, and the height can be suppressed by regular pruning of the top growth point. It should be noted that the ratio of stem diameter to height should be kept at 1:3 for the most harmonious.
By reasonably controlling maintenance factors, bottle orchid can grow 15-20 centimeters per year. It is recommended to plant it in red pottery pots, which can enhance air permeability and conform to its desert plant characteristics. Regular inspection of root health and timely treatment of rotting roots can prolong plant life to more than 20 years.