How to raise flame orchids

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1. Growth habits

2. Key points of breeding

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Are you familiar with Flame Orchid? It mainly grows in places with an altitude of 1,400 meters. It is more common in areas such as Hainan and Guangxi Provinces in my country. The flowers are very red in color, so you can guess the name. Its horticultural value is very high, so Flame Orchid How to raise it? Today I will introduce some content in this area. You can follow along to learn more!

1. Growth habits

1. Growth habits

First of all, let me introduce to you some of the growth habits of flame orchid. This is very critical for breeding. Please study it carefully. Flame orchid is a sun-loving plant, but it can also withstand severe cold. Its soil requirements are not too high. Well-drained and loose and fertile sandy loam is most suitable for its growth. It must have sufficient moisture during its growth period. meet growth needs. Flame orchid usually grows beside ditches or rocks, and blooms in spring and summer.

2. Main points of breeding

1 .Planting: Flame orchid is a creeping plant with strong spreading power. Before planting, the soil must be fully plowed and sufficient base fertilizer applied. When planting, pay attention to the depth of 5 cm, so that the bulb can be planted The ones bloom in June of the same year, but the smaller ones will bloom again in the second year.

2. Temperature: The most suitable temperature for the growth of flame orchid is between 18 degrees and 35 degrees. In winter, it needs to be cultivated indoors. Generally speaking, if the temperature is suitable, the flame orchid will not be dormant. period.

3. Light: Flame flower prefers sunlight and needs relatively strong light. However, if it grows on a tree, it must avoid strong sunlight exposure, otherwise its leaves will turn yellow. oh!

4. Moisture: The growth of flame orchid requires a lot of water , during the normal maintenance process, the soil must be kept moist, and water must be sprayed on its leaves and the surrounding air frequently. The relative humidity of the air needs to be maintained between 70% and 80%.

5. Fertilizer: The flame orchid needs to be fertilized once every half a month during its growth period. When it is close to its flowering period, attention should be paid to adding phosphorus and potassium fertilizer.

6. Pest and disease control: Its main disease is mosaic disease, but it is generally not too serious. The main symptoms are spots and stripes on the leaves, and young leaves may become necrotic. During normal maintenance, It is necessary to discover in time and burn the affected plants in time, otherwise they may infect each other and aggravate the disease!

2. Key points of breeding

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