Techniques for growing the scallop orchids in pots

Lan Ho Diep is a orchid flower that has the longest flower. Currently, the orchids are very popular and widely planted by bonsai players. In order to make plants grow flowers and flowers for a long time, growers need to pay attention to the relatively sophisticated techniques of planting and caring of this ornamental plant.

Technical guidance on growing orchids

The flower of the mountain forest

In fact, this wild flower has a technique of planting and caring not so hard as many people think.Phalaenopsis orchid (Phalaenopsis name) belongs to the largest family in the kingdom of plants, Orchid Orchidaceae, is native to Southeast Asia, the Philippines and Australia. These plants often cling to trees in deep forests or cling to rocks. They have large, broad, succulent leaves and flower stalks bearing many flowers. Normally, a tree will have 5 to 10 leaves and many white roots.

The technique of planting a lake orchid plant is not as difficult as many people think

Some species have flower stalks bearing large round flowers. Species with short flower stalks and colorful flowers include white, pink, yellow or petals with a blend of stripes, rims or spots. In addition to these species, a large number of hybrids are more adaptable in artificial conditions than in natural environments. An important element of the orchids is: in artificial conditions, the time of flowering is 3 months. Some other species and hybrids have a longer lasting time. Some varieties can flower all year round. Flowers begin to bloom from December to the end of May.

Phalaenopsis orchids come in many shapes and sizes.Growers can put plants in separate pots or put more trees in a pot . Conventional pots can hold lots of plants and plants can flower within two years if properly cared for.

Light and temperature requirements

Phalaenopsis orchids need light to grow well . Indoors, this plant should be located near a lighted window but should avoid direct sunlight. Flower players can give artificial lights. Lights should be placed at the top of the tree and should be projected at least 12 to 16 hours daily. In a greenhouse, trees should be covered with a cloth, especially in the summer.

In order to have beautiful plants as desired and for a long time, growers need to pay attention to some basic planting techniques

This orchid needs daytime temperatures of 18-29 degrees Celsius and night temperatures of 13-18 degrees Celsius . During autumn, the temperature should remain below 16 degrees Celsius continuously for 3 weeks when the inflorescence begins to appear. Normally, abnormal changes in temperature and humidity can cause bud loss.

Ensure moisture and water the plants

Phalaenopsis orchids need 50-80% moisture . If the humidity level is lower in the environment, growers can use a curtain to limit evaporation. Another precautionary measure is to keep plants in pots containing gravel or pebbles and water. Flower players must ensure that the tree stays on gravel, pebbles and does not touch the water. Watering this plant is very important and caregivers should do it carefully.

Orchid Lake has many different colors

In the summer, the plants need to be watered every 2-3 days, whereas in winter, flower players need only watering every 10 days. The best time for watering is noon because the leaves will dry until dark . Sticking water can cause leaves to rot, so it is best that growers water the plants that are suitable for each season, and also consider the water demand and the cost of use (the usual price is Use is bark, perlite, fern bark, charcoal).

Fertilizers and pesticides

Fertilizing plants should be done more often in the summer and when plants are in the growth phase. In winter, plants will use less organic matter. Treekeepers should always water the plants well before fertilizing. Fertilizer with a stable formula like NPK 14-14-14 is best for plants. Flowering plants need to use formula with higher phosphorus content. (10-30-20%).

Flower players can adjust the flowering time at will

Phalaenopsis orchids are very attractive to pests such as borer buds, spiders, aphids and snails. The pests clinging to the leaves should be removed with soapy water or pesticides then the flower player should rinse the leaves with a soft cloth.

Stimulates flowering

Phalaenopsis orchids usually will die after 3 months of hatching. After flowering, growers can control the flowering plant again by removing the entire flower stalk, this method is very good if the flower stalk is old and brown. However, if the flower stalk is still green, the flower player should only cut one burn on the flower stalk. The branches are cut off so the length is about 10-12cm, this can help the tree to form a new branch within 2-3 weeks.

Repotting

Phalaenopsis orchids have a very long life time, so people take care of plants to repot the plants. There are two reasons that plants need to be repotted, one is a non-growing plant in a growing pot, the other is a decomposing substrate and not enough air to maintain good root growth.Repotting can be done once in a year or two years, the most appropriate season for repotting is spring.

The growing roots spread out to cover the pots and racks in the pots, sealing the gaps between the roots, with no space between the substrate and the roots. The starting point of the stem should be kept a short distance below the base. After repotting, caregivers should keep plants in shade and water after 3 days.

Method of taking care of the lake orchid after Tet

After the New Year, when most of the flowers on the orchids have died, want to survive and quickly recover, we should unload the pots into one plant to plant and care.

The orchid plants displayed on Tet holiday often put in large pots to create brilliant orchids. However, after Tet, the families are busy, so they often forget or take care not to spread well, so most of the orchids die or cannot develop, or fade away because the players are not interested in or do not know take care of it after blossoming flowers.

Using scissors to cut flowers , the way the eyes finally sleep on flowers needs about 3 cm. Do not cut close to the stem, easily break the leaves and easily rot into the trunk. The rest of the sleeping eye on the flower needs to be able to produce seedlings, use medical cotton with little atonic medicine placed in the eyes to sleep for about a week and then open it, after 1-2 months, it is possible to seedlings.

• For leaves with little disease, the rate of yellowing less than 1/3 of the leaves, we try to keep that leaf by using a razor or a sharp knife to remove the broken part of the leaf.
• For leaves that are very sick, the back of the leaves shows signs of fungus, spiders spread widely, so they are completely removed.

Next, treat the root and root : Growers should observe the roots. Most of the plants planted by industrial moss, the Tet holiday is watered by gardeners or players, due to transporting and plugging iron rods to make flowers rotten a lot. We need to remove the polybag.

• If you see that the roots are still fresh, little rotten, then you try to keep the whole of the plant, using clean scissors to remove all rotten roots, leaving the roots still fresh.Lime, or nail polish, or tree hints, or 502 glue to all cuts put the entire tree into the pot, using a fixed cord to cut the root of the orchid to prevent it from shaking.Pour the treated mushroom around the basin to pat it slightly, not covering the root to observe the growth of the roots.

• If the roots are severely damaged, remove all of the water moss in the tree to cut rotten roots, remove all rotten or broken roots.Apply lime, glue to the cut, put little foam into the perineum.

The tree is cut off almost roots so it is difficult to stand firmly in the pot. Use a rectangular sponge, place it in the center of the tree, and place it on the sponge. Tie the rope to the stem and secure it firmly to the sides so that the tree will not wobble when holding the pot.

• Leave the plant in a cool place, avoid absolute rain, let it dry for about three days then water the entire basin once.
• Mix B1 fertilizer or growth stimulant such as Atonic, K / H . very thin, ratio of 1/2 teaspoon for 20 liters of water spray daily.
• About 1-2 weeks later, the new roots sprout, waiting for the young roots to plug into the substrate, add a layer of soil.
• After 1-2 months, the tree grows steadily, fertilizing, watering normally.