Octopus orchid grows in the cold area of high mountain, and the requirement of soil is not very high. But the drainage and air permeability are generally better. Generally, you can choose fine-grained volcanic rock, bark or burning soil. Of course, you can also buy it directly from the flower shop.
Octopus orchid grows in the forest with an altitude of 2000 m and has a strong adaptability to temperature. It grows well at 15 ~ 35 ℃. In summer, it's hot. In the middle of the day, the temperature should be kept high and the humidity should be kept low. In winter, the temperature should not be lower than 8 ℃. If the temperature is lower, the light should be increased appropriately, and less water should be applied to ensure the relative dryness of roots.
Octopus orchid plant larger, their own fertilizer needs larger, especially in the vigorous growth period. Apply fertilizer once a week or two for daily maintenance, increase the number of fertilizer application and the amount of fertilizer properly in the growth period. The fertilizer is liquid compound fertilizer. Try not to use granular fertilizer, not easy to be absorbed by plants.
Octopus orchid likes bright sunshine, but not direct sunlight. Insufficient light will lead to plant growth and poor flowering. It's sunny in summer, so it's necessary to shade moderately, especially at noon. In winter, the North doesn't need to be shaded. It can receive sunlight all day.
The growth of Octopus orchid needs more water. Generally, it needs to be watered once every 3-5 days. In winter, the time should be extended appropriately. During this period, it is necessary to spray water on the leaves frequently to ensure the air humidity. At the same time, watering and fertilization should cooperate with each other. Generally, watering once is needed for fertilization 1-2.
