When is the best time to divide orchids and how to divide them?

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1. When is the best time to divide orchids?

2. How to divide orchids

Orchids are suitable for division when root activity is low, that is, after flowering but before germination. The reason why it is necessary to divide the pots when the root activity is low is because it is less likely to damage its root system. Because different varieties of orchids bloom at different times, different varieties of orchids also have different optimal times for division. Winter-flowering varieties can be divided in early spring. Summer-flowering varieties can be divided in early autumn.

1. When is the best time to divide orchids?

Orchids are suitable for division when the root activity is low, that is, after flowering and before germination. At this time, the branching will not easily damage its root system. However, because different varieties of orchids bloom at different times, different varieties of orchids also have different optimal division times.

2. How to divide orchids

1. Prepare a new pot. To divide the orchid, you must first prepare a new pot. If the plant grows vigorously, divide it into several more pots and prepare 2-3 new pots. If the plant is not growing very vigorously, you can divide it into fewer pots and prepare 1-2 new pots. The new flowerpot should have a certain degree of air permeability and should not be too large, which is more conducive to the growth of the child plants.

2. Remove the old plant from its pot: After preparing the new pot, take the old plant out of the original pot and place it in clean water to wash away the soil on the root system.

3. Divide: Prepare a sterilized stem Use scissors to cut the orchid plant vertically from the base of the rhizome. When cutting, cut along the root system of the plant without damaging its roots. Also cut evenly to ensure that each sub-plant has an equal amount of complete roots, stems and leaves. After cutting, disinfect the cut with disinfectant.

4. Re-pot: Fill the new pot with soft and breathable new soil, then plant the sub-plants into the new pots respectively, put them in a warm place and slowly maintain them, and wait for them to survive.

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