What methods are used to propagate tiger orchid? Will the reproduction be successful quickly?

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1. Reproduction method

2. Is reproduction fast?

Tiger orchid can be propagated through leaf cuttings. Cut healthy leaves from a strong growing plant, cut them into several small sections, dry them and then dip them in some rooting powder and insert them into the substrate. Plant division can be done when changing pots and soil. Slowly take it out from the pot, comb the root system, divide it into 2-3 parts with a knife, prepare appropriate pot soil, and plant the divided plants. Tissue culture is not commonly used. Tissues from leaves are taken out and put into culture medium for culture and reproduction.

1. Propagation method

1. Cutting: Tiger orchid can be propagated by leaf cutting. There are not many restrictions on the time of operation. It is best to do it in spring. . Choose a plant that grows vigorously, cut off healthy leaves from the top, and then use a clean tool to divide the leaves into several small sections, each section is about 8-10 cm, and set it aside to dry slightly. Prepare breathable and draining sandy soil, dip the leaves in a little rooting powder and insert them into the leaves. Place them in a ventilated and cool place for curing. Keep the temperature above 15 degrees Celsius. Roots will take place in about 15-20 days.

2. Branches: Branches are OK Combined with changing the pot and soil, after the tiger orchid has grown for a period of time, the root system has become relatively developed. You can slowly take the tiger orchid out of the pot, comb the root system underneath, and then use a knife to divide it into 2-3 pieces. part. Prepare a suitable flower pot, which does not need to be too big. Prepare the soil suitable for growth. It needs to be loose, breathable, and maintain good drainage. Plant the divided plants into it, and pay attention to maintenance in the future.

3. Tissue culture: This method is generally It is not commonly used in households. It is necessary to remove the tissue from the leaves and put it into the culture medium for culture and propagation.

2. Is reproduction fast?

Tissue culture reproduction is fast, but it is generally not commonly used. It takes about half a month for cuttings and divisions to survive.

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