How to propagate虎皮兰 (Tiger Skin Orchid)
This article introduces how to propagate Tiger Skin Orchid and teaches you the knowledge of green plant flowers in terms of its propagation. Next, let's introduce it.
Tiger Skin Orchid is a plant that many friends keep at home. Among the green plants kept at home, Tiger Skin Orchid can be said to be the easiest to care for, and its ornamental value is also very high. It is drought-resistant and not afraid of freezing in winter. Whether in the south or the north, it is suitable for home care. Watering once every 20 days on average, Tiger Skin Orchid basically will not die.
Leafy plants require less light, and Tiger Skin Orchid can be placed in the living room. Whether it is placed on a north-facing balcony or a south-facing balcony, Tiger Skin Orchid can grow healthily. In a well-lit environment, its growth rate will be faster. After all, the growth of any plant requires sunlight, but some plants require more sunlight and some require less.
There are many varieties of Tiger Skin Orchid, and there is also price variability between them. The most common Tiger Skin Orchid can be bought for an average of 5-10 yuan for a relatively large plant. There is also a similar plant called "Tiger Tail Orchid." In fact, they are completely different varieties. Tiger Skin Orchid can grow up to 1 meter high, while Tiger Tail Orchid can only grow up to 30 cm. The ornamental value of these two varieties is completely different.
Tiger Skin Orchid can be placed directly on the ground, next to the sofa or around the TV cabinet, while Tiger Tail Orchid is suitable for placing on a balcony or windowsill. It is a small plant. When purchasing, do not be deceived by the merchants. I had a friend who bought a Tiger Tail Orchid at the market, and the merchant claimed it was a Tiger Skin Orchid. Tiger Skin Orchid can continue to grow, but Tiger Tail Orchid will not grow tall.
How to propagate Tiger Skin Orchid
Tiger Skin Orchid can be propagated through leaf cutting. Many people may not have seen the propagation of Tiger Skin Orchid. Cut the leaves into three sections with a length of about 15 centimeters each, and then you can proceed with leaf cutting propagation. The growth habits of Tiger Skin Orchid are similar to those of succulents, and new seedlings can grow through cell division within the leaves.
Find a take-out box, fill it with clean river sand, insert the leaves of Tiger Skin Orchid evenly into the soil, water it, and place it in natural light without direct sunlight. Water it once a week to keep the sand moist. It will take about a month for the Tiger Skin Orchid leaves to take root. While taking root, new lateral buds will also grow. After sprouting, simply transplant it into peat soil, and the Tiger Skin Orchid will grow normally.
In addition to this, propagation can also be done through division. When Tiger Skin Orchid grows to a certain number and cannot fit in the pot, simply take it out and split it in half to make two plants.
Friends who keep Tiger Skin Orchid at home can try propagating it themselves. After the seedlings grow up, they can be given to friends or sold.
The above is a detailed explanation of how to propagate Tiger Skin Orchid and how to teach you to propagate it. I hope this article can bring you help in green plant management!