How to grow fritillary orchids

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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The temperature range suitable for the growth of Fritillaria is still relatively large, between 15 and 30 degrees. It likes shade and should be placed in a semi-shady place when there is strong light. It is best to keep it indoors. Its waterlogging tolerance is very poor, and it can be watered thoroughly when it is growing vigorously. In addition to the base fertilizer in the pot, foliar fertilizer needs to be applied about once every ten days.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Fritillaria likes warmth, and the temperature range suitable for its growth is relatively large, between fifteen and thirty degrees. conducive to its growth. However, an environment that is too hot is not good for its growth, and it will not work if it is above 35 degrees. In addition, it also needs to be adjusted during the wintering period, not lower than five degrees.

2. Light: Fritillaria prefers shade. It is very afraid of exposure to the sun. Generally speaking, if it is exposed to the sun for a day or two, its leaves will become scorched. Therefore, it is better to place it in a semi-shady place when there is strong light. But if it is placed indoors, it is more suitable.

3. Watering: Because Fritillaria has fleshy roots , so its waterlogging resistance is very poor. During normal maintenance, be careful not to accumulate water. When the growth is vigorous, it can be watered thoroughly, but if there is stagnant water, it must be drained.

4. Fertilization: Fritillaria's demand for fertilizer is considered More of them. In addition to the base fertilizer in the pot, foliar fertilizer needs to be applied once every ten days.

2. Breeding skills

1 , Propagation: The division method can be used. Available in spring and autumn. For a strong plant, it can be divided once every three years. When separated, each cluster must have at least five pseudobulbs on it to facilitate survival. After potting, water it thoroughly and then place it in a cool place. After about ten to fifteen days, they will slowly adapt to the environment and can be maintained normally.

2. Change pots: try to change them once a year. Fritillaria's main requirement for soil is drainage. Generally speaking, it is better to use humus soil, and you can also add base fertilizer, coarse sand and other substances. When removing the pot, be careful not to damage the healthy root system of the plant.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 Diseases: A disease that often occurs is called "white silk disease", which occurs more frequently during the Meiyu period. Lime can be used to prevent and control it, and at the same time, there should be more ventilation and light transmission. There is also "anthrax", Bordeaux can be used, once every half month.

2. Pests: The main one is "blue louse" "Yes. If the number is small, you can directly brush it off manually. If the number is large, spraying is required.

4. Other questions

1 , Toxicity: It is a non-toxic variety and no harm.

2. Whether it can be grown at home: its ornamental properties It's relatively good, so it's quite suitable to put at home.