How to raise rabbit ears orchid

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills                            

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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Rabbit ears like higher temperatures, and it is more appropriate to keep them between 20 and 30 degrees. As long as there is no strong light, there is no need to shade, and try not to place it in too dark a place. It is very intolerant to waterlogging and has requirements for air humidity. It doesn’t require much fertilizer, just a little bit.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: From its distribution mainly in the south, we can also see that it likes higher temperatures. Therefore, around 20-30 degrees is more suitable. In addition, its cold resistance is not good, so try not to get too cold in winter. Especially if you want to breed in northern areas, you need to pay attention.

2. Light: Rabbit ears like light, as long as it is not too bright If there is strong light, there is no need for shade. During its growth season, try not to place it in a too dark place, otherwise its growth may be slower. In summer, it can be slightly shaded.

3. Watering: Rabbit ears are relatively sensitive to moisture. Sensitive. Since its roots are fleshy, it is very intolerant to waterlogging. Therefore, watering should not be too much. On the contrary, it has relatively high requirements for air humidity. Especially when it is very dry, water spraying and other methods can be used to humidify it.

4. Fertilization: Rabbit ears have little demand for fertilizer. many. As long as you choose suitable, nutrient-rich soil, you basically don’t need to fertilize. If the growth is weak, you can use a little more.

2. Breeding skills                             ;

1. Propagation: Propagation by division can be used. It can be done in spring or fall. Generally speaking, a relatively strong plant can be divided once every three years. Choose robust plants with many pseudobulbs. Once separated, make sure each section has some pseudobulbs on it, at least five. After that, you have to pot it, and you can use sandy soil as the substrate. After planting is completed, water it thoroughly. You can gradually reduce watering later.

2. Pruning: This is more important. It blooms a lot, so pruning is very necessary. Proper pruning can be done before flowering. Furthermore, yellowing and dry leaves need to be cut off.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 Diseases: There may be "white silk disease", which is more common during the Meiyu period. You can use lime to control it, and pay attention to soil disinfection, or replace the soil directly. There is also "anthrax", which can be prevented and treated with Class A thiophanate.

2. Pests: The main type is "scale insects" ”, you need to spray pesticides in time and pay attention to whether all the insect eggs are cleaned up.

IV. Other questions

1 , Toxicity: It is non-toxic and does not emit harmful substances.

2. Can it be grown at home: Yes, < a name="_GoBack">It looks good when kept at home.

2. Breeding skills                            

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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