Care of orchids

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Breeding method

Precautions

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Soil: Loose and fertile slightly acidic humus soil is required. Watering: It should be dry and wet, and there should be no stagnant water. Water more in midsummer. Lighting: Give it diffused light and avoid direct sunlight in summer. Temperature: Give it a growing environment of 15~28℃, not lower than 5℃. Fertilization: Fertilize 1 to 2 times a month during the peak growing season, and more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be applied in summer. In addition, when growing, it should be pinched in time and pruned appropriately.

Breeding method

Cultivation methods

Soil requirements

Ball orchid likes fertile, breathable and well-drained soil, and does not like heavy clay soil. It is best to choose loose, fertile and slightly acidic soil for potting. For humus soil, you can add an appropriate amount of vermiculite to the soil and mix it. You can also apply some superphosphate as a base fertilizer. You can also use 7 parts of humus soil mixed with 3 parts of coarse sand as a culture substrate. The effect is very good.

Watering method

The leaves of orchids are fleshy and contain a lot of water. When planting, they must be kept in a late moist state and do not accumulate water. Excessive watering will cause root rot, but too much dryness will affect growth, so watering should be dry and wet. In midsummer, ensure adequate moisture, increase watering appropriately, and spray water on the leaves frequently to increase air humidity. In autumn and winter, the temperature drops and the growth gradually slows down. At this time, watering should be reduced, once every two weeks is appropriate.

Light intensity

Ball Orchids like scattered light and semi-shady environments. When maintaining orchids at home, place them on a south-facing windowsill in spring and autumn to ensure the leaves are green; in summer, move the orchids indoors to a shaded place to avoid direct sunlight, otherwise the leaves will easily turn yellow. But do not shade too much. If the light is insufficient for a long time, the leaves will become dull and the flowers will be few and not gorgeous.

Temperature requirements

Ball orchids are cold-resistant, and the most suitable temperature for growth is 15~28°C. They can also grow well in high temperature environments. In winter, orchids will enter a dormant state. At this time, the orchids should be placed in a cool, slightly dry environment to allow them to completely dormant. The dormant temperature should be controlled at about 10°C earlier. If it is lower than 5°C, it will easily cause frostbite, which will then cause leaf fall, and eventually even the whole plant will die.

Fertilization method

Ball When fertilizing orchids, organic fertilizers or compound fertilizers are the main choice. Fertilize 1 to 2 times a month during the peak growth season. Choose a thin cake fertilizer that combines nitrogen and phosphorus. At other times, because it grows slowly, fertilization should be reduced or stopped to avoid fertilizer damage. . In summer, you can appropriately increase the frequency of fertilization and increase the content of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote better budding and flowering.

Timely pruning

During the growth process, the ball orchid should be pruned in time to promote better germination of new branches. The flower stand should be set up in time to promote its upward climbing growth. When the orchids are about to wither, do not cut off the flower stems and allow them to fall naturally. Because the flowering of the bulb orchid in the second year will germinate at the same place on the flower stem, if the flower stem is cut off, it will affect the number of bulb orchids blooming.

Notes

Don't Move the flower pot at will

For flowering orchids, do not move the flower pot frequently, otherwise it will easily cause buds and flowers to fall. After the flowers fall, protect the flower stems to promote flowering next year.

Prevention and control of pests and diseases

Ball orchid is an ornamental flower and foliage plant, and its green leaves are of high ornamental value. However, some diseases and insect pests will appear during the maintenance process, which will affect the appearance. Common diseases and insect pests include anthracnose, necrotic spot, and leaf spot. Spray pesticides promptly when the diseases are discovered.

Precautions

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