How to grow monkey-faced dragon orchid

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Monkey-faced orchid, named because its petals and calyxes resemble monkeys, is mainly distributed in Ecuador and Colombia. The editor knows that many florists want to raise this peculiar orchid, but they are afraid that the domestic environment cannot support it. Let’s first take a look at its breeding methods and then make plans!

How to breed monkey-faced orchids

Soil

Monkey-faced orchids prefer an acidic substrate and require loose soil Breathable and well-drained, it can keep the roots moist without water accumulation. Generally, Yanglan cultivation medium can be used.

Water and fertilizer management

There are not many requirements for fertilizers and water, and we are afraid of indiscriminate fertilization, application of concentrated fertilizers, and partial application of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilizers. It is required to follow the "light" The principle of fertilization (water) is to apply fertilizer frequently, in small amounts and frequently, and with complete nutrition.

Temperature and Humidity

Temperature: Monkey-faced orchids like cool climates, but are afraid of intense heat and have difficulty surviving summer; they are not tolerant of frost and cold, and when the temperature drops It will enter sleep mode when the temperature drops below 10℃. The most suitable growth temperature is 15~28℃.

Humidity: Monkey-faced orchid likes a drier air environment. If it is rainy for too long, it is susceptible to bacterial infection. Afraid of rain, keep the leaves dry at night. The optimal relative air humidity is 40 to 65%.

Lighting conditions

In late autumn, winter and early spring, because the temperature is not very high, the monkey-faced orchid must be exposed to direct sunlight. In order to facilitate its photosynthesis and formation of flower buds, flowering and fruiting. If you encounter hot weather or summer, you need to block about 50% of the sunlight.
If placed indoors for maintenance and viewing after flowering, it should be placed near southeast-facing doors and windows to extend the flowering period and increase the number of flowers as much as possible.

Propagation methods

Monkey-faced orchids can be propagated by methods such as sowing seeds and dividing plants.

Precautions for raising monkey-faced orchids

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Monkey-faced orchid care during the flowering period

The flowers of the monkey-faced orchid are the origin of its name, so you must take good care of the monkey’s face during the flowering period. Ministry! During the flowering period, watering should not be excessive to prevent root rot, and do not water the leaves and petals to prevent the flower pattern from being damaged.

Common diseases and insect pests of monkey-faced orchid

There are many common diseases of monkey-faced orchid: wilt, anthracnose, white silkworm, leaf blight , tiller rot, root rot, etc.

Common pests of monkey-faced orchids: scale insects, aphids, snails and slugs, etc.

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