How to grow Cypripedium orchids

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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It is not cold-tolerant, and the suitable temperature for growth is between 15°C and 30°C. The demand for water is relatively large, and it needs to be watered twice a day in summer. It can accept strong light and generally needs to be placed in a darker environment for breeding. It is necessary to apply some diluted liquid fertilizer.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Cypripedium orchid prefers a warm growing environment. The temperature should not be higher than 35 degrees, nor lower than 5 degrees. In winter, if the temperature is below five degrees or around zero, frostbite will occur. At the same time, the suitable temperature for the growth of Cypripedium orchid is between 15 degrees and 30 degrees.

2. Watering: The growth of Cypripeds requires moisture. Soil, so it needs to be watered once a day under normal growth, but try not to have water accumulation, and it needs to be watered thoroughly every time. If the temperature is too high in summer, the water will evaporate faster, so it needs to be evaporated twice a day to prevent it from withering due to lack of water.

3. Light: Cypripedium prefers a relatively dark place The environment cannot accept strong light, and its color and growth will be affected after being irradiated. Just let it receive scattered light in the morning and evening every day.

4. Fertilization: Pay attention when fertilizing Cypripedium orchid. Do not apply fertilizer that is too concentrated. You need to dilute the fertilizer before applying it. Let the fertilizer penetrate deep into its roots. Do not spread fertilizer directly on the roots on the soil surface, otherwise burns will occur.

2. Breeding skills

1 . Propagation: Divisions are usually used for propagation. They can be divided in spring and autumn. At the same time, Cyperium orchid is divided every three years. After division, each plant must have five bulbs. After that, you should also be careful not to water too much and not to be exposed to strong light.

2. Pruning: Cypripeds do not grow very fast , so you don’t need to prune it frequently. You only need to cut off some yellowing branches and leaves. You can also cut off dead flowers when they appear, which can reduce the loss of nutrients.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 Disease: White silkworm disease will occur, mostly in the rainy season. This disease will cover its branches, leaves and flowers with a layer of white substance, which can be controlled by sprinkling lime on it.

2. Pests: Scale insects will occur. Pests occur during the summer. It can be prevented with a solution of omethoate.

4. Other questions

1 . Toxicity: It is not poisonous, so there is no need to worry about the risk of poisoning if swallowed by mistake, and the appearance is very special.

2. Whether it can be grown at home: Not recommended, because They usually grow in the wild.

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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