How to cultivate lipstick orchid to make it bloom
Today, I will introduce how to cultivate lipstick orchid to make it bloom and the propagation methods of lipstick orchid, a green plant and flower introduction. If there are any mistakes, please feel free to correct them!
There is a type of hanging orchid that blooms from December to March of the following year. The flowers, when they first appear, have a flower receptacle at the bottom, and as the flowers gradually emerge, they look like women's lipstick, very beautiful. It is called lipstick orchid, and its maintenance is relatively simple, similar to succulent plants. Less watering, less exposure to light, and a bit of fertilizer can make it grow very well, and it naturally blooms during the flowering period. It mainly propagates through cutting. If you find one at someone else's house and want to have one, you can take a cutting to propagate.
Firstly, choose a branch, preferably one that is hard and has larger leaves. It is recommended to keep about two pairs of leaves, then cut off the bottom leaves and make a diagonal cut at the bottom of the branch. Soak the trimmed branch in rooting hormone, and make sure to use well-ventilated soil. Generally, a mix of perlite, vermiculite, and peat soil in a 1:1 ratio is sufficient. You can also use nutritious soil and river sand in a 1:1 ratio. Insert the soaked branch into the soil, making sure the bottom leaves are in contact with the soil.
After planting, water thoroughly, adding fungicide and rooting hormone to the water. The fungicide prevents fungal infections in the soil, which could cause the branch to rot, while the rooting hormone promotes rapid root growth. After planting, water whenever the soil surface is dry, and place it in a bright, well-ventilated area. In about 30 to 40 days, it will gradually grow roots. Propagating lipstick orchid is also relatively simple. Since it roots slowly, be patient and avoid checking it frequently. Keep the potting soil moist and water it in time. Once it starts growing new buds and grows rapidly, you can transplant it into new potting soil and continue normal maintenance.
This is the method of propagating lipstick orchid. Once it has rooted, the maintenance is also simple. Spring and autumn are the most suitable seasons for propagation, with temperatures around 20 degrees being ideal. Avoid direct sunlight and keep it in a semi-shaded environment, providing scattered light. The watering principle is to water thoroughly when the potting soil is completely dry. In winter, do not water frequently and provide ample light. Regularly mist with a spray bottle to increase air humidity and ensure good ventilation. It will then produce flower buds and bloom. Use a multi-element fertilizer during the growing season and a high-phosphorus and potassium fertilizer during the flowering period. This is the unique method of propagating and caring for lipstick orchid. Once you learn it, you can also cultivate it successfully.
The detailed content on how to cultivate lipstick orchid to make it bloom and the propagation methods of lipstick orchid provided above are for everyone's reference and operation.