Monarch orchid, with its unique form and gorgeous flower color, has become the favorite of many flower lovers. If you want to grow and appreciate the elegance of Gentleman's Orchid at home, it is important to understand its cultivation methods and maintenance techniques. This article will give you a detailed introduction to the planting and maintenance of Monarch Orchid, helping you easily create a small green world.
1. Preparation for planting Junzi orchid.
Choose the right potting soil: Orchids prefer loose, breathable, and well-drained soils. You can choose a substrate with a mixture of peat, perlite and vermiculite, or buy a special culture soil for Monarch Orchid.
Choose healthy seedlings: When buying Junzi Orchid seedlings, pay attention to whether the leaves are green, whether the root system is developed, and whether there are no diseases and pests. Choose seedlings with robust growth and good quality to lay a good foundation for subsequent planting.
Second, the planting steps.
Potting: Fill the pot with the prepared potting soil to a depth of about 2 3 of the pot. Then dig a small pit in the potting soil**, put the Junzi orchid seedlings into the pit, fill the root system around the root system with potting soil, and gently compact.
Watering: After potting, water once to let the potting soil be fully moistened. Be careful not to allow water to accumulate at the bottom of the pot to avoid root rot.
Location: Place the planted orchid in a well-ventilated, half-shaded and half-sunny environment, away from direct sunlight.
3. Daily maintenance.
Watering management: During the growth of the orchid, the potting soil needs to be kept moist, but not too wet. Generally, watering 1-2 times a week, the specific frequency is adjusted according to the ambient humidity and the dryness of the potting soil. When watering, avoid splashing water droplets on the leaves to avoid causing diseases.
Fertilization: Junzi Orchid likes fertilizer, but fertilizer should be appropriate. Thin liquid fertilizer is applied once a month during the growth period, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are added before and after the flowering period, which can help to promote flower bud differentiation and improve flower quality.
Temperature and light: The suitable temperature for the growth of Monarch Orchid is 15-25, and it is not less than 10 in winter. In terms of light, full sunshine can be accepted in spring and autumn, 50%-70% shade should be required in summer, and it should be placed in a sunny place in winter.
Pest control: Regularly check the growth status of Junzi orchid, and find pests and diseases in a timely manner. Common diseases include leaf spot, anthracnose, etc., which can be prevented and controlled with fungicides such as carbendazim. The main insect pests are aphids, red spiders, etc., which can be controlled with insecticides such as imidacloprid.
Fourth, repotting and branching.
Repotting: As the orchid grows, the root system will gradually fill the pot, and this is the time to repot. Generally, the pot should be changed every 1-2 years, and a slightly larger pot can be selected when changing the pot, and the new culture soil can be replaced.
Branching: When the cluster is too dense, it can be propagated by branching. Dividing is generally carried out in the spring, when the mother plant is removed from the pot and the cluster is divided into several small plants with a sharp knife, each with 3-4 leaves and a certain number of roots. Then, through the above introduction, I believe you have mastered the planting methods and maintenance skills of Junzi Orchid. As long as you take care of it, I believe that soon you will be able to appreciate the elegant blooming style of Junzi Orchid.
Through the above introduction, I believe you have mastered the planting methods and maintenance skills of Monarch Orchid. As long as you take care of it, I believe that soon you will be able to appreciate the elegant blooming style of Junzi Orchid.