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Cultivation methods and precautions of Paphiopedilum

Gustavo Fring
2020-07-04 23:33:38
Temperature: the best temperature is 15-25 ℃, the winter temperature is not lower than 10 ℃, not higher than 30 ℃. Light: it can be placed in the half shade to avoid exposure to the sun. Watering: once every two or three days in spring and autumn, once every day in summer, and less in winter. Fertilization: once every half a month. Reproduction: it can be divided into plants. Change basin: once a year in April and may.

I. maintenance method

1. Temperature: Doulan likes warmth, but different varieties have different requirements for temperature. Generally speaking, it is suitable for all varieties to keep it at 15-25 degrees. Its cold resistance is not good, not less than 10 degrees. In addition, it is not resistant to high temperature, not more than 30 degrees.

2. Light: Doulan doesn't like strong light, but it can't be completely dark. In its growing season, it is appropriate to put it in the half shade, and a little astigmatism can meet its requirements. Light is not too strong in winter can not shade, put in the position of sufficient light

3. Watering: Doulan likes humid environment. During the growth period, enough water needs to be added. Generally speaking, spring and autumn need to be supplemented once in two or three days. In summer, it needs to be replenished in time. Generally, it needs to be watered once a day. In winter, it is not allowed to pour more water to keep the soil not completely dry.

4. Fertilization: it can be applied once in half a month in spring and autumn, and the effect of compound fertilizer is good. Generally, fertilization is not needed in summer and winter.

2. Cultivation techniques

1. Reproduction: commonly used in the way of plant division. Select the robust plants with six leaf clusters as the mother plants. The ramets can be carried out during the dormancy period. After the mother plant is taken out of the basin, the matrix at the root system shall be removed, and the tender root system shall not be damaged. The plant was divided into three parts with knife and other tools, and then planted separately. After planting, put it in a cool and humid place.

2. Change basin: try to change basin every year. It can be carried out in April or may, or together with ramet propagation. It is necessary to select fertile, acid-base 6-6.5, loose soil, such as saprophytic soil plus sand, vermiculite, etc. After changing the basin, also put it in a cool place.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Diseases: diseases that may damage leaves such as "leaf blight". These diseases occur more frequently in summer. It can be treated with chlorothalonil or carbendazim. At the same time, it is necessary to ventilate in time.

2. Insect pest: in winter, if it is placed indoors and not ventilated, there may be "scale insects". They can be removed with the help of brushes and other tools, however, when the quantity is very large, insecticides are needed.

4. Other issues

1. Flower language: its flower language is "beauty", and "thrifty and thrifty".

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2. Is it suitable to raise at home? Because it has a high ornamental value and a good moral

Paphiopedilum

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