Quick rooting method of cutting tiger orchid

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1. Cut off the leaves

2. Pot soil preparation

3. Carry out cuttings

4. Follow-up maintenance

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Tiger orchids are generally made from leaf cuttings. Select a relatively thick leaf, cut it into 5 cm pieces, dry it in the sun for a few days and let it curl slowly. Find a flowerpot of suitable size, line the bottom with broken tiles, and fill it with sandy soil. Spread rooting powder on the bottom of the dried cuttings and insert them into the pot soil at a depth of 3-4 cm. After inserting, water it once and put it in a well-ventilated place away from sunlight. The temperature should be controlled between 15-25℃, and roots can take root in one month.

1. Cut off the leaves

1. Cut the leaves

The first step in cutting is to select the leaves. Choose some thicker leaves to make them easier to root. Cut the leaves into 5 cm long sections and place them in a cool place to dry for a few days until the leaves curl slightly.

2. Pot soil preparation

Suitable soil can also allow tiger orchid to take root faster. It is better to choose sandy soil with good drainage. If the soil is too sticky, it will be difficult for it to take root. In addition, you can put broken tiles and coarse sand on the bottom of the basin to enhance its drainage capacity.

3. Make cuttings

The time requirement for cuttings is not big, as long as it is not winter. Spread rooting powder on the bottom of the dried leaves, and then insert it into the potting soil to a depth of about 3-4 cm. Be careful not to insert it backwards, otherwise it will not survive. Water the cuttings once and place them in a cool and ventilated place.

IV. Follow-up maintenance

Good maintenance can help it recover faster. The temperature of the environment should be kept between 15-25°C. It is not advisable to water too much at ordinary times. Just keep the pot soil slightly moist and there must be no accumulation of water. It is not advisable to apply fertilizer at this time to avoid fertilizer damage to the bottom. It usually takes about a month for roots to take root.

2. Pot soil preparation

3. Carry out cuttings

4. Follow-up maintenance

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