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How to raise yellow cicada orchid

Mike Ehrmantraut
2020-07-01 16:41:34
It is an epiphyte. Its pseudobulbs are ovate or narrowly ovate. Its leaves are banded, with four to eight. It is a raceme of between three and seventeen flowers. Its flowers are relatively large, with a diameter of about 10 cm, and also with fragrance. It will bloom from August to December. There are many in the south.

I. maintenance method

1. Temperature: it is mainly distributed in the low latitude area, so the ambient temperature around it is better to be slightly higher, so it can grow vigorously. Generally speaking, it can be between 15 and 30 degrees, which is more suitable. Too high is not good, because it will sleep. In addition, winter also do not lower than five degrees, to avoid frostbite.

2. Light: the Yellow cicada orchid likes to be cool, which is generally the most suitable place for it. Do not have too strong light, direct light to avoid, in addition to winter, other seasons of direct light must be avoided. Otherwise, its leaves will be burned and scorched. But, too dark place also can't, astigmatism is still helpful to it

3. Watering: Yellow cicada likes to be wet, but it is also afraid of waterlogging. Therefore, when growing fast, the substrate can be kept moist. However, in winter, when it is very cold, there is no need for more water.

4. Fertilization: no fertilization is required in winter, but it can be applied from spring to early autumn. Generally once or twice a month on the line, the concentration is not too high

2. Cultivation techniques

1. Reproduction: it can be divided into plants. It is suitable for a plant to divide every three years. It is the most suitable time to do it when the temperature is suitable in spring and autumn. It is divided into several parts, each with several pseudobulbs on it. Before breeding, there is a stage of water control. After planting, you need to water

2. Change basin: change basin once every two or three years. After the old soil is taken out, some tiles can be padded at the bottom. New soil can be mixed with humic soil, sandy soil, fine sand and other materials. After change basin, need to replenish moisture in time, and put in shady and cool place.

yellow lily

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Diseases: there are mainly two kinds. One is "white silk disease", which occurs frequently in the rainy season. The main harm is its roots and stems. Lime can be used for prevention and control, and good lighting conditions can be provided. Another is "anthrax", which can be treated in time.

2. Insect pest: there is mainly a kind of "shell insect", which can be controlled by omethoate.

Cicada orchid

4. Other issues

1. Toxicity: it is non-toxic and can be used as medicine.

2. Whether it can be raised at home: it can be placed at home and used for viewing. In addition, it will not only be harmless, but also purify the environment and release oxygen.

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