Cultivation methods and matters needing attention for otochilus
In the field of indoor green plant maintenance, ear lip orchids are popular for their elegant leaf shape and unique ornamental value. This orchid plant native to the shaded environment can show vitality in the home environment through scientific management. Mastering its growth laws and environmental needs can make green leaves and exquisite inflorescences the finishing touch of the home space. The three elements of environmental control, temperature and light balance management, the ideal temperature is maintained in the range of 18-28℃. In summer, spray cooling and sunshade nets are used to avoid 35℃ high temperature damage, and in winter, the environment needs to be ensured that no lower than 8℃. The light intensity is controlled at 8,000 - 12,000 lux, and a double sunshade net with a shading rate of 60% is used to moderately increase scattered light during flowering. The water supply strategy adopts the principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet". The moisture content of the substrate is maintained at 60%-70%. Water is poured thoroughly every 3 days in spring and autumn, and sprayed in the morning and evening to increase humidity in summer. Choose a long-spout watering pot to slowly penetrate along the wall of the pot to avoid rot caused by stagnant water in the leaf core. In the rainy season, it is necessary to dump trays in time to accumulate water. Nutritional supplement plan The basic fertilizer is mixed with decomposed sheep manure and pine bark at a ratio of 3:7, and 0.1% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution is sprayed every 10 days during the growth period. Add boron fertilizer during the bud appearing period, and supplement balanced water-soluble fertilizer after flowering to promote rejuvenation. Breeding and pot changing skills, the operation specifications for rationing should select strong mother plants for more than 3 years, and the substrate should be dried for 5 days before rationing. Keep 4-5 air roots in each clump, and apply charcoal powder to the incision for disinfection. Use a new substrate mixed with fern root and water moss, and place it in a cool place at 25℃ to slow down after planting. Choose the time to change pots. Cultivation methods and precautions for otochilus
Change the pot when the air roots overflow the edge of the pot or the substrate hardens. Select a high-barrel purple sand basin, and lay 3cm broken tiles on the bottom as a drainage layer. Keep 1/3 of the core soil, and the newly added matrix needs to be steam disinfected in advance. Disease early warning mechanism for integrated pest and insect pest control occurs frequently in the plum rainy season. In the early stage, 50% carbendazim and 800 times solution are used to irrigate roots. Regularly inspect the back of the leaves, isolate brown spots immediately if found, and spray mancozeb after cutting off the diseased leaves. Physical pest control of blue louse can be manually removed with a 75% alcohol cotton swab and hung with a yellow sticky insect board. In severe cases, spray 40% omethoate with 1000 times liquid on the back of the leaves, and strengthen ventilation after application. The advantages of home maintenance reflect the characteristics of ear lip orchids to release negative oxygen ions at night, which can effectively purify the air in the bedroom. It is recommended to place it 1.5 meters away from the east window and cooperate with a humidifier to maintain the air humidity of 50%-65%. Regularly rotate the flowerpot to ensure that the plant type is well-proportioned, and the dead leaves are cleaned up in time to keep them beautiful.
By accurately controlling light intensity and temperature and humidity parameters, and cooperating with scientific fertilizer and water management cycles, ear lip orchids can continue to demonstrate their ornamental value. It is recommended to establish a maintenance log to record growth changes, and dynamically adjust the maintenance plan based on the state of the plant, so that this plant with both ecological benefits and decorative functions can decorate the living space for a long time.