How to breed 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 a plant that is widely distributed, not only in our country, but also in South Asia and Southeast Asia. Its stems are between five and thirty centimeters long and have very many leaves. Its leaves are generally alternate, slightly fleshy, up to 23 cm in length, and between 1.5 and 2.5 cm in width.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: between 15 and 30 degrees, it is more beneficial to its growth. However, both conditions, too hot or too cold, need to be avoided. Generally speaking, when the temperature reaches above 35 degrees, its leaves will dry out easily. If it is below five degrees, it will be susceptible to freezing damage.

2. Lighting: The orchid is a shade-loving species. The plant is particularly afraid of strong direct light. However, it is best not to have no light at all during the growth period. It can be placed in a semi-shady place, and in summer, it can be placed in a cool place as much as possible. Otherwise, its leaves may be easily burned. However, if you keep them indoors, there will generally be no problem.

3. Watering: Potted orchid likes moisture and is afraid of it. dry. Therefore, in seasons when evaporation is very rapid, in addition to ensuring adequate water supply, you also need to spray water.

4. Fertilization: Generally speaking, various farmyard fertilizers can be used . It is best to dilute it with water before use. It can be applied once every ten days or so. In addition, you also need to pay attention to comprehensive nutrition.

2. Breeding skills

1 , Propagation: The method of division can be used. Spring and autumn are the most suitable seasons. Generally speaking, a relatively strong plant can be divided and propagated once every three years. Select a place where the pseudobulbs are densely packed and divide it into several parts, each with at least five pseudobulbs on it. After the branch is potted, it needs to be placed in a cooler place. After about ten days to half a month, it will adapt.

2. Pruning: During the growth period and after the flowering period, It's best to trim them all. The main purpose of the growth period is to repair some of its dry and dense branches to prevent them from consuming too much nutrients. After the flowering period, the main thing is to prune the remaining flowers.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 . Disease: There is "white silk disease", which is very easy to occur during the rainy season and will cause the roots and stems to rot. It can be prevented and treated with lime, etc., and more ventilation and water control are required.

2. Pests: mainly "blue lice", They reproduce very quickly in high-temperature environments, and the harm is correspondingly greater. You can use omethoate to control them, or you can brush them off manually.

IV. Other questions

1 , Toxicity: It is non-toxic and harmless.

2. Whether it can be grown at home: its ornamental properties Not bad, you can put it at home.

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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