How to grow garlic orchid

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one. growth habits

two. soil

three. watering

Four. fertilize

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Garlic orchid, a very unique flower, looks fresh and elegant, especially pleasing to the eye. The color of the flowers is pink to lavender, with dark spots on the lips. The distribution of Solitary Garlic Orchid is centered in Yunnan Province, mainly starting from Nepal, east to Taiwan, and south to Myanmar. So if we want to cultivate a Solitary Garlic Orchid ourselves, how should we raise it? This is exactly what the editor wants to share today, why not take a look together!

one. growth habits

1. Growth Habits

If you want to grow a plant well, you must have a certain understanding of the plant itself. For this reason, let’s first take a look at the preferences and characteristics of the garlic orchid. The garlic orchid likes a cool and well-ventilated semi-shady environment, and is relatively cold-tolerant. The lowest temperature it can withstand in winter is above minus ten degrees Celsius. Flowering time is spring and summer every year.

2. Soil

The soil for cultivating garlic orchids must be loose, have good air permeability and ventilation, and have strong water retention capacity. It is best for the flower pot to be shallow, and the bottom of the flower pot should be drainable and breathable. Use peat soil or leaf humus soil that contains a lot of humus and fiber, and then add a layer of bark or some perlite on top. This soil can be used as a potting substrate or potting soil. It is best to add some coarse-grained sand and gravel into the soil to stabilize the plant and prevent it from swaying.

3. Watering

The most critical period for watering the garlic orchid is the early stage of growth. At this time, its root vegetables begin to grow, but the flowering period is almost over, so a small amount of water is needed to maintain the soil. Don't make it too dry, as this will encourage root growth. If you water it too much, it may cause its large roots to rot. But when its roots grow well, you can water it more heavily. When the leaves begin to grow rapidly, it means that its root system has taken root and it can be watered heavily from now on. In autumn, the time of day and night changes, and the garlic orchid will slowly enter the dormant period. At this time, its growth stops and the leaves turn yellow. You must water less. When the leaves become particularly dry, When the time comes, the water supply will be completely cut off.

IV. Fertilization

Garlic orchid prefers light fertilizer with relatively small amount of fertilizer, and the frequency can be slightly higher. The time for fertilizing can only be during the flood period. At the beginning, you can use fertilizers with high nitrogen content, and later you can switch to higher formulas such as phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.

two. soil

three. watering

Four. fertilize

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