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Cultivation methods and precautions of shankan orchid

Gustavo Fring
2020-06-30 16:21:23
Soil: shankan LAN has low requirements for soil, so it can use sandy soil for breeding. Water content: like to be wet but not like to accumulate water. It should be watered when the soil is completely dry. When it rains, it should be moved to a place that is not wet. Nutrient: to apply organic fertilizer to it, it can be dissolved in water and then poured into the plant. Light: like sunshine but not strong light. Pay attention to shade in summer, not to be sunburned.

I. maintenance method

1. Soil: shankan orchid is resistant to drought and humidity. It is not strict to select suitable soil. Generally, it can be planted with sandy soil.

2. Water: like to wet some soil, but not like to accumulate water. Generally, wait until the soil is completely dry before watering. Rainy days should be moved indoors in time to avoid water, water will cause root rot.

3. Nutrient: some organic fertilizer should be applied after planting, and the organic fertilizer should be dissolved in water. When watering in the soil, it can promote the absorption of nutrients, which is more conducive to its growth demand.

4. Light: like the place with plenty of light, but don't like the strong light, especially the strong light in summer. Pay attention to shade.

2. Cultivation techniques

1. Pruning: when there is yellowing on the stems and leaves, it should be pruned clean. And pruned stem and leaf to burn, to avoid stem and leaf containing pathogens and pests on the growth of other stem and leaf.

2. Propagation: generally, shankan orchid is propagated in individual plants. Select robust shankan orchid, divide it into one plant and then insert it into the soil. Spray some water with a watering can to make the soil moist. It will grow up in about two to three days.

Shan Kan LAN

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Leaf wilting: when the leaves of Kan LAN appear wilting and yellow, it is necessary to turn more soil to make the soil no longer harden. Then dilute some liquid fertilizer, let it fully enjoy the sunshine.

2. Rotten root: when watering, pay attention to avoid ponding in the basin. If there is ponding in the basin for a long time, it will cause the root of shankan orchid to rot. When the roots are rotten, they should be pruned immediately and replaced with new soil.

Shan Kan LAN

4. Other issues

1. How to spend the winter: in winter, we should move indoors to plant, keep the temperature above five degrees Celsius, and choose a sunny and ventilated place to plant.

2. Whether it can be placed indoors or not: it can be placed indoors for cultivation. The fruits of shankan orchid are in the shape of a round ball and the color is purple blue. When they are fully mature, they look like sapphires and have very good ornamental value.

Shan Jian Lan

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