How to cultivate虎皮兰 (Tiger Skin Orchid) to make it more lush
Today, the editor will explain how to cultivate Tiger Skin Orchid to make it more lush and the cultivation methods and watering topics of this plant. This article will definitely be helpful to you, so let's learn about it together!
Tiger Skin Orchid is a type of succulent plant with very thick leaves and a thick main root, with basically no fibrous roots. Therefore, its maintenance is relatively simple. However, many gardening enthusiasts have difficulty controlling watering or using poor soil, which can lead to rot and eventually cause the entire plant to die. Insufficient watering can also lead to dry leaves and roots. So, how should we water Tiger Skin Orchid correctly?
If we want to cultivate Tiger Skin Orchid well and master the watering method, we need to start with soil preparation. Only if the soil has good breathability and water permeability can the plant grow well, and watering can be easily controlled. We know that Tiger Skin Orchid prefers well-drained sandy soil. If you are a beginner and it's hard to buy soil, you can directly use a 1:1 ratio of river sand and garden soil. If you have leaf mold soil, a 1:1 ratio of river sand and leaf mold soil is also fine. This type of soil is the most breathable and nutritious, allowing the Tiger Skin Orchid's roots to grow and new buds to break through the soil quickly.
With the premise of soil breathability and water permeability, the key is to master the watering method. Tiger Skin Orchid cannot lack water during its growing season, which is spring, summer, and autumn. In winter, when the temperature is low, it basically does not grow. Therefore, do not lack water during the growing season. Generally, following the principle of watering when the potting soil is completely dry will not cause problems. Just insert a bamboo skewer or a stick into the potting soil near the bottom, and water when the skewer is dry. This is the best watering method. In winter, when the temperature is very low, if it does not drop below 5 degrees Celsius, it will not freeze. Try to maintain the temperature above 5 degrees, and if it consistently stays above 10 degrees Celsius, around 15 degrees, it can grow normally. If the temperature is low in winter, place it in a well-lit area and do not water it. Over a few months of winter, its leaves may shrink, but it will not die due to watering, allowing it to safely survive the winter.
If your plant is small and you want to water it in winter, water it once every one to two months, preferably in the afternoon, only half of the potting soil, not completely soaked. This can also help supplement moisture. Since the temperature is higher in the afternoon, the roots can absorb some water, and the soil will remain moist without causing waterlogging or root rot. Tiger Skin Orchid is very easy to care for. In daily maintenance, control watering, ensure soil breathability and water permeability, do not use too large a pot, and place it in a well-lit area. It will grow normally. Don't forget to supplement it with fertilizer during the growing season, once or twice a month is fine.
The above is [] about how to cultivate Tiger Skin Orchid to make it more lush, as well as the experience and knowledge of its cultivation methods and watering. I hope this article can be of some help to you!