How to grow tiger orchid leaves in water

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1. Cut off the leaves

2. Prepare the container

3. Carry out leaf cuttings

4. Maintenance and management

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Put tiger orchid leaves into water culture. Choose plants with good growth status. Cut strong leaves from the top and divide them into 5-6 cm sections. Put them aside to dry. Some of them will be slightly curled. Prepare a suitable container, use tap water after standing for water quality, and insert the leaves of the tiger orchid into the container. After it is finished, move it to a place where it can be exposed to scattered light. After taking root, you can move it to the soil for maintenance.

1. Cut off the leaves

1. Cut the leaves

The most important thing for hydroponics is to cut the leaves. You can choose plants with good growth status and cut strong leaves from the top. It is best to have thicker texture. , ensuring good vitality. Divide the cut leaves into sections of about 5-6 cm. Then put it in a cool place to dry so that the edges are no longer wet and can be slightly curled.

2. Prepare the container

The container used can be a smaller flowerpot or a glass container, which does not need to be deep. The water quality inside can be used as tap water. It must be dried in advance and cannot be used directly to avoid the chlorine inside affecting the growth.

3. Leaf insertion

Pour a few centimeters of water into the container, and then insert the tiger orchid leaves into the container. Insert the larger ones in the outer part and the inner ones. Put some small ones in part.

IV. Maintenance and Management

It is not the end after being inserted into the water. The tiger plant needs to be moved to a place where it can be exposed to astigmatism. The stimulation of sunlight can promote the formation of roots. Pay attention to maintaining the surrounding temperature. After a while, small roots will grow underneath. After the root system is stable, it can be moved to the soil for maintenance. Just pay attention to the management conditions.

2. Prepare the container

3. Carry out leaf cuttings

4. Maintenance and management

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