The correct cultivation method of colorful dendrobium orchid
1. Soil. Dendrobium orchid prefers to grow in soil with good air permeability, preferably sandy soil with humus. You can use peat soil and perlite in a one-to-one ratio to mix, pay attention to the bottom of the pot to ensure good water permeability when planting.
2. Illumination. Dendrobium orchid needs plenty of sunlight to grow, so it can be maintained in a well-lit place such as a balcony. However, in the summer, when the sun is too strong, you need to take shade measures to avoid sunburn.
3. Watering. Dendrobium orchid should be watered in moderation, too little will be drought and lack of water, affecting its growth;Too much water will accumulate water and produce germs, which will also affect its growth. You can water when the surface of the potting soil is dry, the temperature is high in summer, the evaporation is fast, you can water more, and the growth is slow in winter, so you should control the moisture.
Fourth, fertilization. Dendrobium orchids have different fertilizer requirements at different growth stages. At the beginning of growth, thin liquid fertilizer can be applied every half a month or soIn the middle and late stages of growth, there is a greater need for fertilizer, which can be applied once or twice a month, or foliar fertilizer can be sprayed. The amount of fertilizer should not be too concentrated to avoid fertilizer damage.
5. Temperature. The best growth temperature of Dendrobium orchid is about 21 degrees, and the temperature is low in winter, so it is necessary to ensure that the temperature is not lower than 10 degrees to ensure its normal growth. In summer, if the temperature is too high, ensure good ventilation and take measures to cool down.
6. Methods of reproduction.
There are two kinds of propagation methods of Dendrobium orchid: dividing and cuttings. Dividing plants that have grown for many years can be planted by dividing plants with more roots before sprout germination in the spring. Cuttings are cut in spring and autumn and inserted directly into the loose and breathable soil to keep the soil moist to take root and sprout.
7. Pest control.
The diseases that Dendrobium orchid may encounter during the growth process are black spot and white silk disease, which should be removed and destroyed immediately after discovery, and sprayed and disinfected with Bordeaux liquid. The main insect pests are scale insects and mites, which can be sprayed with matrine to kill insects.
The above is the introduction of the correct breeding method of colorful dendrobium orchid, pay attention to these seven points in the maintenance process, I believe that you can make your colorful dendrobium orchid thrive!
8. Change the pot and turn the soil.
In the process of breeding colorful dendrobium orchid, it is also necessary to change the pot and turn the soil, it has certain requirements for the soil, the general soil will not be breathable and the problem of water accumulation is easy to cause rotten roots, so it is best to change the pot once in the growth process. And when the soil is compacted, it should also be renovated. When changing pots, it is best to choose spring and autumn, when it grows faster. Do not repot it in the summer, when the weather is dry and hot, which can easily affect its normal growth.
9. Protect against cold and keep warm.
Although Dendrobium orchid likes a warm environment, it also has a certain ability to withstand cold, but in winter, it should also pay attention to keeping warm and not letting it freeze, it can withstand low temperatures of zero degrees at the lowest, but it is not recommended to let it stay overnight in such an environment. There are many ways to keep it warm, such as putting it in a room with a high temperature indoors, or covering it in a plastic bag and placing it in a slightly cooler place. As long as it is not exposed to direct light and the humidity in the room is well controlled, it will not get frostbitten.
10. Prune branches and leaves.
In the process of breeding, the colorful dendrobium orchid will produce some dead branches and diseased branches, if not pruned, it will affect its overall appearance, and will also affect its normal growth and development. Therefore, it is necessary to prune off some dead and diseased branches in time. When pruning, it is necessary to pay attention to the disinfection of the knife and the treatment of the wound to prevent it from being infected with bacteria and causing rot. Pruned shoots can be thrown away or propagated by cuttings.
Summary: The cultivation method of colorful dendrobium orchid is not difficult, as long as you pay attention to the above aspects and maintain it in accordance with the correct method, you can make its growth state better and bloom beautiful flowers.