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How to grow phoenix orchids

Precautions for cultivating phoenix orchid

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Pilanthus, also known as pineapple flower or sisal, represents the hope of blooming. The large clusters of flowers and the towering posture make the phoenix a highly ornamental plant. So if we cultivate it ourselves What are the methods and precautions for growing phoenix flowers?

How to grow phoenix orchids

Cultivation methods of orchid

Soil and fertilization

If it is a potted plant, the commonly used soil is a mixture of leaf mold soil and coarse sand. When it is necessary to change the pot in spring , it is necessary to remove the old soil from the roots of the plants, and then cut off the dead and rotten roots. When new leaves grow, the old leaves also need to be cut off. During the growth period of the plant, organic liquid fertilizer can be applied once or twice a month.

< h3>Water

Plants such as phoenix orchids are relatively drought-tolerant. Generally, they can grow well as long as they are neither dry nor wet. However, it should be noted that sufficient watering is required in summer, and it is best to water the leaves every day. Spray water on the surface and maintain a high air humidity, so that the leaf color will be more beautiful. After entering winter, the orchids generally stop growing, and it is necessary to control water and fertilize at this time.

< h3>Growing environment

Phoenix is suitable for growing in a warm, humid and sunny environment. It is drought tolerant, cold tolerant and shade tolerant. It has not strict requirements on the soil and has strong adaptability.

Precautions for cultivating orchids

Diseases and their prevention

The common diseases and insect pests of orchids are leaf spot and leaf spot. If you suffer from For the next two diseases, you can spray 0% thiophanate methyl wettable powder 1000 times.

< h3>Pest pests and their prevention

Common pests of orchids include scale insects, whiteflies, and armyworms. If you are infected with the above pests, you can spray 40% omethoate EC 1000 times to kill.

The above are the methods and precautions for cultivating orchid. If you cultivate it carefully, you will definitely gain something!

Precautions for cultivating phoenix orchid

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