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Cultivation methods and precautions for orchid

Jesse Pinkman
2020-07-20 08:40:51
Soil: select the sandy soil with good drainage and rich organic matter for cultivating the orchid. Moisture: don't like too much water for orchid, just keep the soil moist at ordinary times. Fertilization: orchid is more like fertilizer, but to apply less nitrogen. Light: like the sunshine for orchid, usually give it plenty of light, and shade in summer.

I. soil

The orchid needs to be raised with sandy soil with good drainage and rich organic matter. Pay attention not to use sticky heavy soil.

Water content

The orchid doesn't need to be watered frequently. Usually, it only needs to keep the soil moist. Watering should wait until the soil starts to dry and then it can be watered thoroughly, but it should not be watered too much to avoid water accumulation.

3. Fertilization

For orchid, it is recommended to apply fertilizer once every half a month during the growth period. It is better to mainly apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, and try to reduce the use of nitrogen fertilizer. When potting, you can also add some superphosphate as base fertilizer.

4. Light

For Lanxi sunshine, but pay attention to avoid direct sunlight. If you put it outside in summer, you need to take some shade measures

5. Precautions

In order to make the orchid grow vigorously and bloom timely and good-looking, the disease and pest control should be carried out. It is recommended to spray anthers once a month, preferably at 9 a.m. or 4 p.m. on a sunny day.

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