Cultivation methods and precautions for axillary orchids

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

Lighting: When breeding, it should be given full day light, and it should be blocked when the sun is strong in summer. Watering: Just wait until the soil is completely dry before watering, but avoid overtime. Fertilization: It is best to apply liquid fertilizer to it once a week to help it grow better. Temperature: The ambient temperature of 20-30℃ is more suitable. Maintenance in the northern winter requires entering the room.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Light: Axillary orchid loves sunlight very much. It is best to give it full day light when breeding. As long as the sun is scorching in the summer, it will be fine if you block it appropriately.

2. Watering: Since it has a certain water storage capacity, watering only needs to be done when the soil is dry. It will absorb as much water as it needs, so be careful to avoid water accumulation.

3. Fertilization: During the growth period of axillary orchids, The demand for fertilizer is very large, and liquid fertilizer must be poured basically once a week to ensure the nutrients it needs for normal growth.

4. Temperature: The most suitable temperature for its growth is 20-30℃. If it is grown in the south, it can spend the winter outdoors. In northern areas, try to keep them indoors for the winter to avoid frostbite.

2. Breeding skills

1 1. Reproduction: The main method of reproduction is division propagation. Division propagation is best carried out in spring and summer. When propagating by division, divide its balls into 3-5 parts and replant them.

2. Repot: After entering the growth period, its growth rate is very fast. When repotting, you need to be extra careful about its root system. Take out the plant and trim the roots before repotting it. After repotting, water it thoroughly.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 , Leaf blight: Brown spots will appear on the leaves at the initial stage of the disease, and then turn to black. In severe cases, the entire leaves will be damaged. The infected leaves should be removed promptly and sprayed with 600-800 times of 50% thiophanate solution, once every ten days.

2. Scale insects: Insect pests are also relatively common. They need to be sprayed with 40% Quick Kill 1000 solution as soon as possible when they are discovered. When spraying, be sure to spray both sides of the leaves, and spray 3-4 times in a row.

4. Other questions

1 . Can it be grown indoors: Axillary orchid can be grown indoors. It not only has a chocolate-like fragrance, but also prevents radiation.

2. Is it toxic? The axillary orchid is not toxic, and its aroma is very strong. If you grow a small plant, the whole house will be fragrant.

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