How to raise Oncidium Culture methods and matters needing attention

Oncidium belongs to orchids and has high ornamental value, so many people will plant a pot at home, but some failed friends will think that Oncidium is not good, and it is difficult to blossom, in fact, it is just because the planting method is wrong, so in the end how to plant Oncidium, what should be paid attention to when planting.

How to raise Oncidium

Most species of Oncidium are potted, and gravel or broken bricks should be used to cover the bottom of the flowerpot with about 1 step 3 to facilitate ventilation and drainage. The cultivated flowerpots can use plastic pots, plain burning pots, porcelain pots, etc. Oncidium has been cultivated for more than 2-3 years, the plants grow gradually and grow into small plants, the root system is too full, and the pots should be changed in time. The pots are usually changed after flowering, and non-flowering plants can be chosen before the growth period. If the weather becomes cool in early spring and autumn, the cultivation materials should be changed together, and the pot change can be carried out together with ramets.

Culture methods and matters needing attention of Oncidium

I. Culture methods

1. Soil: Oncidium likes dry environment and can be covered with a layer of broken tiles and bricks at the bottom of the pot. the culture medium should choose a medium with good drainage and permeability. 4 parts of crushed fern root, 1 part of peat soil, 2 parts of broken charcoal, 2 parts of vermiculite and 1 part of water moss can be mixed.

2. Lighting: Oncidium prefers semi-shady environment and generally receives sufficient direct sunlight in winter, which is beneficial to the flowering of the plant. Shading measures should be taken in other seasons to prevent leaves from being burned, and the shading rate of 40% to 50% is more appropriate.

3. Temperature: Oncidium should not grow in a low temperature environment. The growth temperature of thick leaf species Oncidium should not be lower than 12 ℃, the suitable growth temperature should be 18: 25 ℃, and the growth temperature of thin leaf species should be not less than 8 ℃, and the suitable growth temperature should be 10: 22 ℃.

4. Moisture: Oncidium likes to dry. When the soil surface is relatively dry, it should be watered thoroughly. It is necessary to increase the amount of water in the growing season, which can be watered once in the morning and evening, reduce the amount of water and frequency in winter to promote flowering, and stop watering when the temperature is lower than 10 ℃.

5. Fertilization: apply a compound fertilizer with a low concentration of nitrogen: phosphorus: potassium of 1:1:1 every 20 days from spring to autumn, or spray leaves with a concentration of 0.05% to 0.1%. Do not apply fertilizer when the temperature is low in winter.

Matters needing attention in aquaculture

1. Usually wait for about half of the substrate to dry before watering. When the air is dry, you should often spray water to the leaves. It is best to put the flowerpot on a shallow plate filled with stones and water.

2. pot change is usually carried out after flowering, and non-flowering plants can be chosen before the growth period. if the weather becomes cool after early spring and autumn, the cultivation materials should be changed together, and the pot change can be combined with ramets.

3. Pay attention to shading in summer and cool down in time when the temperature is too high. In midsummer and autumn, water should be thoroughly watered once a day, that is, until the basin bottom hole comes out of the water.

Oncidium pruning method

First of all, prepare disinfection products (alcohol, clean cloth), disinfect the scissors, dry them in a cool place and trim them.

Secondly, cut off the growing flower stalks, according to the growth status of the plant, cut off the weak and poor branches to prevent excessive consumption of nutrition, too dense, dry branches should also be cut off, its flowers are more, will not open at the same time, when some flowers open, some flowers have dried up and may become brown, so it is necessary to cut off the dried flowers in time to prevent them from affecting flowering.

Points for attention in pruning Oncidium

1. When changing the basin, the rhizome should be trimmed. Oncidium is a fleshy root. If too much water is sprinkled during the growth period, perhaps the impervious soil will cause damage to the root and affect growth, so we should contact to change the basin, turn the basin and trim the root in time.

2. In the process of pruning, in order to ensure safety, you can sterilize things every time you trim.

If you want Oncidium to grow well, in addition to meticulous care, pruning is also necessary to promote its growth, but pruning is also skillful, and there are many places that need to be paid attention to. The above has given you a detailed introduction to the method. As long as you follow the steps, it will certainly make your Oncidium healthier.