How to raise Paphiopedilum (is it easy to raise?) methods and points for attention in cultivation of Paphiopedilum

Its color is bright and its shape is also very good-looking. It can watch not only leaves but also flowers, so it has a high ornamental value, so many people will plant a pot at home, so some people will ask if it is easy to raise. Aquaculture needs to pay attention to some problems, the following editor will introduce its breeding methods and matters needing attention.

How to raise Paphiopedilum (easy to raise)

There are two propagation methods of Paphiopedilum: sowing reproduction and plant division propagation, but it is usually used for plant propagation, which is carried out in a short dormant period after anthesis, and does not have high requirements for soil in the process of culture. As long as sufficient water and fertilizer, suitable temperature, it can grow healthily, so it is still very good for culture.

Culture methods and matters needing attention of Paphiopedilum

I. Culture methods

1. Soil: the root of Paphiopedilum needs to be ventilated, so it is appropriate to choose soil cultivation. The substrate had better choose rotten leaf soil with good drainage and air permeability, plus some expanded vermiculite. It can also be made by mixing rotten leaf soil and mature coarse sawdust (peat) according to 2:1. Be careful not to use over-clayey soil.

2. Temperature: Paphiopedilum likes warm environment, the best temperature in winter is 10-15 ℃, and the temperature in summer should not be higher than 30 ℃. When the temperature is about 25 ℃, Paphiopedilum should see more sunlight and move the plant from time to time to facilitate the formation of buds. If the temperature is below 10 ℃ at the end of autumn, it should be moved indoors in time.

3. Watering: Paphiopedilum likes to be wet and is not resistant to dryness. it is necessary to keep the basin soil moist for a long time, watering it slightly dry and watering it thoroughly until the water flows out of the bottom of the basin, so that the old water and air can be discharged together. Rain Water is the best water quality, and the tap water must be hung for 3 to 5 days.

4. Fertilizer: during the new bud growth period of Paphiopedilum, 1000 times of 6VL, 5RV and 6RU of N, P and K thin liquid fertilizer were applied once a week. In the case of granular fertilizer, it could be applied once from March to April.

II. Points for attention

1. Pruning: timely pruning contributes to its growth.

2. Change pots: usually change pots after flowering and before new roots grow. The most appropriate time is when the temperature at night is higher than 12-13 degrees Celsius. Changing the basin does not need to be carried out every year, about once every two years, because it does not have many roots, so do not break the roots, when changing the basin, use bamboo chopsticks to carefully remove the old planting materials, and remove rotten roots.

Common diseases of Paphiopedilum

1. Root rot

After being damaged, the plant was dwarfed and could not blossom normally. Most of the roots and leaves rotted and withered and died. The disease is caused by the spread of bacteria in the matrix, or the use of too much chemical fertilizer.

Prevention and control methods: disinfect the substrate before planting, and replace the diseased soil with disease-free soil, avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer during the growing period, clear the outdoors in time when individual diseased plants are found, and immediately use chemicals to spray and kill, spray every 1-2 weeks, need to be sprayed about 3-4 times in a row.

2. White silk disease

It often occurs in the root, the base of the stem and leaves, resulting in rotting of the rhizome and softening of the leaves. Greenhouse should always pay attention to ventilation, the distance between potted flowers can not be too close.

Prevention and treatment: blue disease must be sprayed once a week, 3-5 times in a row is the best. The contaminated potted flowers should be cleared outdoors in time for destruction.

How does Paphiopedilum spend the winter?

1. Cultivation place: the sunshine is weak and short in winter, so the original shading net can be removed. However, the new greenhouse has high emission capacity, so for safety, it is necessary to use a layer of shading net to maintain 30% shading. Indoor sunshine is short, so there is no need for shade.

The temperature is low in winter nights, so you need to put it in a greenhouse and keep it well ventilated.

2. Watering: because of the increase in flower diameter, the water demand is also greatly increased. At this time, special attention should be paid not to make Paphiopedilum too dry. Watering in winter is best before noon, when the surface of the plant becomes waterable when it is dry.

3. Humidity

Paphiopedilum likes to survive in a high humidity environment. Usually the humidity should be kept below 60%. When the humidity is insufficient, it will adversely affect its growth and cause plant weakness. When the humidity is not enough, the ground can be watered or foliar spraying can be carried out. Flower buds that have grown and orchid plants that are blooming do not need to be fertilized.

It seems that Paphiopedilum is still a relatively farmed plant, and its adaptability is very strong, especially in winter, as long as it is well cared for, it can still survive the severe cold in winter, but it can still be harmed by diseases and insect pests in plants with strong adaptability. therefore, we should pay more attention to its pest control work.