How to trim the branches and leaves of Phnom Penh how to water Phnom Penh (how often)

Phnom Penh hanging orchid must be no stranger to many people, we can often see its figure in life, many people like to breed it at home to watch. However, in the process of breeding, there are skills that need to be mastered, especially pruning and watering, so as to make Phnom Penh more beautiful.

Phnom Penh hanging orchid how to trim branches and leaves look good

1. In terms of pruning, the yellow leaves should be cut off at any time at ordinary times, and the basin can be turned once a year in March to cut off the old roots, rotten roots and excess fibrous roots. In early and middle May, the old leaves of Phnom Penh can be cut off, which will promote the germination of more new leaves and small Cymbidium. For many branches of the plant, it should be pruned properly, and it should also be pruned after the flower fades.

2. Phnom Penh hanging orchids can be cut and reissued every year. Some Phnom Penh hanging orchids grow faster, can appropriately increase the speed of cutting leaves, can also be cut off once a year, according to personal preferences, but after a period of time to suspend appreciation.

How to water Phnom Penh hanging orchids (how often)

1. Spring and autumn season. The water management of Phnom Penh hanging orchid in spring and autumn can be in accordance with the above-mentioned usual watering method. Today, we will mainly talk about how to water Phnom Penh hanging orchid in summer and winter.

2. Summer. The temperature is hot in the middle of summer, and the water evaporates very quickly. Friends who raise Phnom Penh orchids at home must water them in time. Phnom Penh orchids are suitable for good lighting, so they are generally placed on the balcony for maintenance. in summer, the light is strong, and Phnom Penh orchids are very easy to lose moisture, so they should be watered two or three times a day, and should be replenished in time once there is a shortage of water. to prevent the leaves from showing a dry and yellowing appearance, affecting the beauty of the plant.

3. Winter. Phnom Penh Cymbidium is not very resistant to low temperature, and the winter temperature is less than 5 degrees Celsius, so it is necessary to move Phnom Penh orchid from the outside of the balcony to the inside of the balcony in winter, and greatly reduce the amount of water. especially when the temperature is as low as zero, it can no longer be watered, lest the soil freeze, causing root damage.

How to fertilize Phnom Penh hanging orchids

The main results are as follows: 1. First of all, spraying should be targeted. New plants need nitrogen fertilizer combined with potassium fertilizer and phosphorus supplement at flowering stage. Phnom Penh orchid less nitrogen fertilizer, so as not to lighten the color of the leaves.

2. Secondly, fertilizer selection should be scientific and organic fertilizer should be applied, but do not always use the same brand. In addition, the concentration ratio should be appropriate, and the concentration should be reduced as much as possible, preferring light to strong.

Third, the spraying time should be reasonable, generally spraying in the sunny evening, which is beneficial to Phnom Penh to absorb nutrients at night, and can avoid fertilizer damage and efficiency reduction caused by light.

4. Fourth, the method of spraying should be fastidious, the main spraying should be on the back of leaves, the fog point should be fine, the amount of spraying should not be too large, and it is better for leaves not to drip water.

5. Fifth, Phnom Penh Cymbidium enters the dormant period in winter, the physiological activity weakens and generally does not absorb fertilizer. Fertilizing once every half a month, spraying a little foliar fertilizer on rootless and weak orchid plants can maintain their life and improve the survival rate.

The leaves of Phnom Penh are yellow.

1, excessive fertilization will lead to yellow leaves, the same amount of fertilizer is too small, fertilizer is uneven, nutrition supply is not available, or nutrient loss is too severe, plants do not get any nutrients, will also make the leaves yellow.

Solution: fertilization combined with watering, the soil can use more fertile sandy soil, appropriate amount of alum fertilizer water.

2. If plants are allowed to grow in a dark environment for a long time, their leaves will slowly turn yellow.

Solution: if you can't change the position of the plant, move the plant to the sun for at least a few hours a day, but pay attention to shading to prevent direct sunlight, sooner or later is the most appropriate, or move directly to a brighter place for display.

3. If the root system grows in stagnant water or too wet soil for a long time, it will make the plant unable to breathe and cause its leaves to turn yellow.

Solution: when watering, we should pay attention to the situation of water seepage to ensure that the soil layer in the basin can be evenly watered.

Phnom Penh hanging orchid should pay attention to the time when pruning, and the pruning after flowering can ensure its growth. Watering will vary from season to season, with more watering in summer and less watering in winter. In the above, there are some detailed introduction, I hope it can be helpful to you.