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Cultivation methods and precautions of firecracker orchid

Jane Margolis
2020-06-30 16:21:23
Temperature: flame Lanxi high temperature, growing well in the warm environment of 18-35 ℃. Light: it likes light. When it is cured, it should be given enough sunlight, but it should not be directly exposed by strong light. Watering: in the peak growing season, water in time, and do not let the soil dry out. Spray water on it in summer to keep the air humidity between 70-80%. Fertilization: top dressing is needed in the peak growing season. It is suggested that liquid fertilizer should be applied once every 15 days.

I. maintenance method

1. Temperature: from the latitude of its distribution area, it likes higher temperature. Specifically, the most suitable range is between 18 and 35 degrees. Its cold resistance is not very good, so generally it will not be distributed in the cold winter places. If it is maintained, it is necessary to pay attention to winter cold prevention.

2. Light: firework orchid is a light loving plant. Its growth and subsequent flowering cannot leave the light. However, it should be noted that too strong light is also harmful, such as leading to yellow leaves, falling, withered flowers, etc., so it is necessary to shade slightly at noon.

3. Watering: fireworks and orchids like wet. Especially when the growth is prosperous, it needs a lot of water. In addition to keeping the substrate moist, adjust the humidity range of the air to between 70 and 80 percent. When it is too dry, spray water to adjust.

4. Fertilization: firework orchid also needs more fertilizer. In addition to the general base fertilizer, it has to be applied every half a month. Especially in flowering period, P and K fertilizer is more critical.

2. Cultivation techniques

1. Propagation: it can be propagated by means of individual plants. Mainly in spring and autumn. Can choose the new bud that grows after the top of the mother plant is removed as the material. After cutting them with a knife, they can be planted. On the whole, the operation mode is relatively simple, and the probability of success is relatively high. However, special attention should be paid to the maintenance after planting to ensure the temperature and humidity.

2. Pruning: in spring, the main pruning task is topping, and the yellow and dry leaves need to be cut by the way. Moreover, it's better to cut off the flowers in time after flowering.

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3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Diseases: Generally speaking, there are not too many diseases. In summer, the probability of occurrence is relatively high. For example, "white silk disease" is easy to appear under high temperature and high humidity. Lime can be used for control. In addition, we have to do a good job in drainage.

2. Insect pest: often seen are "scale insects", which are easy to appear when the humidity is high, and can be controlled by insecticides.

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4. Other issues

1. Toxicity: firework orchid is non-toxic and harmless.

2. Whether it can be raised at home: Yes, it has a good view. But this variety is more rare, not too common

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