The cultivation method of Yumilan

The scientific name of corn orchid is Wenshulan, and its name may mislead people to think that this variety is an orchid plant, but in fact this variety is a sturdy perennial herb of Amaryllidaceae. So, what is the breeding method of Yu Milan?

First, the culture method of Yuli

1. Large pot and deep planting

In order to meet the nutrients needed during the growth period of Wenshu orchid, larger flowerpots should be selected for deep planting in order to conserve water and soil and supply root development.

two。 Water and fertilizer management

During the normal growth period of Wenshu orchid, appropriate amount of water was watered every day from May to September, dry and wet. The fertilizer and water made by retting with cruller residue and black alum (ferrous sulfate) should be applied every 7 to 10 days, and its concentration should be light at first and then concentrated, and stop applying in winter.

3. Erase the buds

Wenshu orchid in the vigorous growth period, always from the rhizome around the sprouts, in order to ensure that the plant shape upright, rhizome neat, the normal growth of the whole plant, should be timely erased buds.

4. Sunshine and shade

In order to make the leaves green, beautiful and tidy without affecting the light, Wenshu orchids should be properly shaded in hot summer, receive full sunshine from 7 a.m. to 12:00, and shade from 12:00 to 15:00.

II. Matters needing attention in the breeding of Yuli

① cools and humidifies in summer. Wenshulan is afraid of hot sun exposure in summer, so after entering summer, the plant should be moved to the shade shed or north balcony for maintenance, and often sprinkle water to the ground to create a cool and humid environment.

② was watered frequently during the growing period. Water is watered every 1-2 days in spring, once every evening in summer, and reduced in autumn. Watering is strictly controlled in winter (usually watering about once every 2 weeks).

③ keeps warm in winter. The plants were moved indoors in the northern region in the first ten days of October and placed in the sunny place in the southern region in the first ten days of November. The temperature was kept between 8 and 10 ℃ to survive the winter.

The flowers and leaves of Yuli are beautiful, and they have high ornamental value. They can be used not only as ornaments for gardens, campuses, office greenbelts, lawns of residential communities, but also as courtyard decorative flowers and hedges around houses.