How to Propagate Phalaenopsis Seedlings
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How to Propagate Phalaenopsis Seedlings
Phalaenopsis is an epiphytic orchid, known as the "Queen of Foreign Orchids," and is loved by many orchid enthusiasts. It is cultivated in most regions of our country. In the process of raising Phalaenopsis, do you know how to propagate seedlings? There are three methods to propagate Phalaenopsis seedlings: flower spike, stem cutting, and heart cutting can all successfully propagate seedlings.
1. Pruning
Among the methods of propagating Phalaenopsis seedlings, the flower spike method has the highest survival rate and is used by most orchid enthusiasts. First, we need to cut off the flowers of the Phalaenopsis, and use a blade to cut the bracts of the upper 1-3 internodes of the flower spike, allowing the pressure points between the internodes to be exposed.
2. Growth Promoter
To ensure that the flower spike propagation goes smoothly and to propagate seedlings as soon as possible, we need to apply a growth promoter to the bud points to help them grow. Next, we need to control the environmental temperature to ensure it stays around 25°C, which will allow the seedlings to grow faster.
1. Pinching
In the heart-cutting method of propagating Phalaenopsis, we first need to cut off the new leaves at the top of the Phalaenopsis plant, which is very similar to the pinching operation of the plant. By destroying the plant's growth point, we can allow new buds to grow.
2. Disinfection
After pinching, we need to disinfect the wound. It is recommended to spray an appropriate amount of carbendazim solution. Under normal conditions, new buds can be seen after about half a month of cultivation. Once the new buds grow, they can be transplanted.
1. Stem Cutting
The operation of stem cutting propagation is very simple. Choose a healthy and disease-free branch on the Phalaenopsis plant and cut off the upper part, with a length of about 6cm. The operation is the same as pinching, and then we can propagate the upper part of the branch.
2. Maintenance
After cutting off the top, carefully maintain the remaining branches, place them in a cool and well-ventilated area for maintenance, and water them appropriately to keep the soil moist. New buds can usually be seen after about half a month, and after some more maintenance, they can be transplanted.
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