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Breeding methods and precautions of spider orchid

Hank Schrader
2020-06-30 16:20:39
Substrate: fertile flower soil with good drainage shall be selected for planting, and potted soil is generally the nutrient soil prepared by garden soil, rotten leaf soil and sand soil. Light: in spring, you can keep it in a warm place with plenty of sunshine. In summer, you should transfer it to a cool place. Temperature: keep above 15 ℃ in winter, and avoid frostbite after pot plants are transferred indoors in winter. Moisture: sufficient moisture should be given in summer, moderate water should be given in winter, and ponding is forbidden, otherwise, roots will rot.

I. maintenance method

1. Selection of substrate: the requirements for soil selection should be fertile, moist and well drained. For potted plants, garden soil, rotten leaf soil and sandy soil can be used for preparation. In addition, chicken manure can be used as base fertilizer.

2. Light management: in June and July in summer, the required portion should be transferred to the shade to maintain 50% light transmittance. In April, the fresh stem can be placed in a warm place with sufficient sunshine to promote root activity. For the plants planted in May, they should be planted in the sunny place.

3. Temperature management: keep above 15 ℃ in winter. After indoor transfer in winter, there should be better light. Indoor storage in winter should use pseudobulbs, which should be about 17-20 ℃.

4. Water management: in summer, sufficient water should be given to keep the soil moist, and the soil should not be too dry. It doesn't like the wet environment. In the rainy season, the basin should be drained of water or rain. In winter, we need to moderate watering, should keep the basin soil dry, low temperature and high humidity easily lead to stem and leaf rot.

2. Cultivation techniques

1. Plant splitting: take out the plant from the basin in April, peel and plant the seed ball beside the mother plant, and then just wait for rooting and germination.

2. Winter: when breeding in winter, it is necessary to find a place with sufficient light, so that it can get more sun exposure, and control the amount of water.

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3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Rotten root: too much water will cause root rot, so the water should be controlled to keep the soil moist. But also as soon as possible tray, the rotten root cutting

2. Leaf spot: when leaf spot is found, the diseased leaves should be destroyed immediately to prevent the normal leaves from being infected. If serious, it can also be sprayed with mancozeb wettable powder.

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4. Other issues

1. Toxic or not: the part of its bulb has certain toxicity, but as long as it is not eaten, it will not be poisoned.

2. Whether it can be raised at home: it is very suitable for potting at home and can play an ornamental role. And maintenance up is not difficult, decorative role is also very good

Spider Orchid

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