How to raise bird's tongue orchid

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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It is a plant native to the southern and southeastern regions of my country and is also widely distributed abroad. The height of the plant is about ten centimeters. The stems are erect and range from one to four centimeters in length. Its leaves are narrow and round in shape, with a length of five to twenty centimeters and a width of one to one and a half centimeters. It blooms from April to May.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: In warm places, it will grow relatively vigorously and the quality of flowering will be better. Generally speaking, a temperature between fifteen and thirty degrees is most suitable. It needs to be adjusted if it is too hot or too cold. The upper limit in summer is 35 degrees and the lower limit in winter is 5 degrees.

2. Light: Bird's tongue orchid is a shade-loving one. species, it is very afraid of strong light. Therefore, usually a little light can meet its requirements. In summer, you can directly place it in a cool environment, or take shading measures. In winter, there is generally no need to shade.

3. Watering: Because the roots of bird's tongue orchid are It is fleshy, so it is more afraid of waterlogging. Therefore, just keep the substrate slightly moist and avoid water accumulation. You must also pay attention to timely drainage. Furthermore, water must be controlled in winter.

4. Fertilization: Bird's tongue orchid still has certain nutrients. If required, top dressing can be done once every half month, and the original nutrients in the soil must also be sufficient.

2. Breeding skills

1 , Propagation: A common way is to divide the plants. It can be done in spring or autumn. For a plant, it is best to divide it every three years or so. When dividing the plant, note that each part must have at least five pseudobulbs. Furthermore, it is a matter of choosing the appropriate substrate. Once selected, you can plant it and then place it in a cool place. After about ten days, you will slowly get used to it.

2. Repot: preferably every other year or Replace the old soil every two years. The specific requirements are good air permeability, good drainage and sufficient nutrients. Generally speaking, humus soil and sandy soil are both good choices. When changing pots, you can also repair and repair the root system.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 Disease: In summer and autumn, a common disease is "anthracnose", which will cause greater damage to leaves and flowers. Carbendazim can be used to treat it, and at the same time, pay attention to the surrounding fallen leaves and flowers.

2. Pests: Common ones include "red spider", "Aphids" and so on. Generally speaking, a relatively large number can be sprayed for control.

4. Other questions

1 . Toxicity: Bird's tongue is not poisonous and there is no relevant record.

2. Can it be grown at home: Yes, it can It can be used for ornamental purposes and placed at home as a potted plant.

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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