Paphiopedilum cultivation methods and precautions

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1. Substrate

2. Watering

3. Humidity

4. Lighting

5. Temperature

6. Fertilization

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Paphiopedilum is mostly terrestrial or epiphytic orchids. Although it is an orchid, the plant does not have pseudobulbs and has fewer root systems, so its drought tolerance is relatively poor. Generally, if the substrate is dry, touch it with your hands and water it thoroughly. . When the temperature is high in summer, spray water frequently and provide 70%-80% shade. In spring and autumn, it needs 50% shade. In winter, it can be exposed to the sun all day long. When the temperature is low, it should be moved indoors for maintenance. During the growth period of the plant, compound fertilizer water can be applied every other month, and phosphorus and potassium fertilizer can be used before the flowering period.

1. Substrate

1. Substrate

Paphiopedilum orchids are mostly terrestrial or epiphytic orchids. The substrate used for cultivation can be peat soil, leaf humus soil, bark, coconut bran, moss, etc. You can choose 2 -Mix three kinds of substrates, and put stones and ceramsite on the bottom of the basin for drainage and ventilation.

2. Watering

Although Paphiopedilum is an orchid, the plant does not have pseudobulbs and has fewer root systems, so its drought tolerance is relatively poor. It is usually touched by hand. When the substrate is dry, water it thoroughly, or insert a bamboo stick along the edge of the pot, pull it out and check if the bamboo stick is dry, then water it thoroughly.

3. Humidity

Paphiopedilum, like most orchids, likes a high-humidity environment. During the hot summer, water should be frequently sprayed around the plant to moisturize it, but the maintenance environment must be ventilated. Good ventilation can also prevent the occurrence of plant diseases and insect pests.

4. Light

Paphiopedilum has certain requirements for light intensity. In summer, the light is strong, and it needs 70%-80% shading. In spring and autumn, it needs 50% shading. In winter, it needs 50% shading. The light is warm and soft, you can bask in it all day long.

5. Temperature

If the domestic Paphiopedilum is a tropical native species, the maintenance temperature needs to be kept above 18°C. If it is a species from India or my country, it can survive the winter in an environment of 8-12°C. If it is a native species in high mountain altitude areas, it can tolerate 1 -5℃ low temperature.

6. Fertilization

Paphiopedilum likes fertilizer. During the growth period of the plant, it can be topdressed every other month. The fertilizer water can be urea, compound fertilizer, potassium dihydrogen phosphate, thin Apply fertilizer frequently and do not apply one type of fertilizer or water.

2. Watering

3. Humidity

4. Lighting

5. Temperature

6. Fertilization

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