How to care for chive orchids
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Sharing green plant knowledge, imparting potted plant skills, vibrant greenery, ultimate living, all in the world of potted plants. Welcome, flower lovers, to this issue of the potted plant classroom. This is our 1621st issue of the flower-raising special! We are grateful for your continued attention. Today, we would like to share some knowledge about "chive orchids" with you, hoping it will be helpful for your care of these plants.
I first got to know chive orchids at my neighbor's house when I was young. The leaves are very thin and long, broader and thicker than the chives I had seen. I thought my neighbor's aunt was growing chives in a flower pot, so she could pay close attention to their growth and harvest them conveniently. But to my surprise, a few days later, they bloomed into pink flowers that were quite beautiful. After asking, I learned that this flower that looks like chives is actually a chive orchid. When the flowering season is at its peak, the whole pot is full of pink flowers. My neighbor's aunt said that it's not difficult to grow a full pot of chive orchids; just pay attention to a few details.
1. Sufficient lighting is the key
Chive orchids have strong vitality. When planted in the courtyard, it's important to note that although the plant is small, it is not suitable to plant it under tall shrubs or trees. For home potted cultivation, it should be placed in a bright阳台 because it has a high demand for sunlight. Even if the plant is very strong and easy to care for, insufficient lighting will only make the leaves grow excessively and the flowering season will be delayed. Moreover, lighting also determines the division ability of the bulbous corms. In overly shady places, the chances of a full pot are slim.
2. Try to use a large pot opening
In fact, the way to make flowers bloom in a full pot is to plant more plants in the pot, and chive orchids are no exception. The rhizomes of chive orchids are bulbous. Relying solely on the division of bulbous corms to achieve a full pot effect takes a long time and increases the difficulty of cultivation. It is better to prepare a pot with a large opening, place several bulbs, and choose relatively fertile sandy soil to optimize the growing conditions of chive orchids, which will easily result in a full pot of pink flowers during the flowering season.
How to care for chive orchids
3. Fertilizer supply for chive orchids
My neighbor's aunt keeps it simple with the supply of fertilizer, just giving whatever is left after fertilizing the field crops, and in small amounts. When growing chive orchids at home, it is suitable to use organic fertilizers or fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Throughout the lush growing stage, it is necessary to apply fertilizer every 2-3 months. Proper fertilization can promote the growth of the bulbous corms, making the flowers bright and the stems numerous.
4. Pay attention to repotting after a full pot
When growing chive orchids, it's important to note that we have taken many measures to promote their growth and achieve a full pot of flowers for better ornamental value. After the flowering season, the bulbs and the pot often become crowded, and the nutrients in the soil and the space in the pot are no longer suitable for better growth the following year. Therefore, it is necessary to repot and divide the plants in a timely manner to maintain good flowering conditions.
The above is the content about how to care for chive orchids and the cultivation methods and precautions from [Green Plant Enthusiast Network], for the reference of green plant enthusiasts, hoping to solve your problems in green plant and flower management.