Culture method of Chinese chive orchid

Leek orchid is convenient to grow and has ornamental value. So there are still a lot of enthusiasts growing leek orchid. Its elegant plant shape, quite ornamental value, is often used as Jiatong pot culture, then what are its breeding methods?

1. Watering

In the growth process of leek orchid water should be enough, it is recommended to keep the soil moist, but do not accumulate water. Dry weather can spray water on the leaves to increase the humidity of the air. Otherwise, the tip of the leaf dries easily.

2. Soil selection

The soil quality required by leek orchid is usually controlled by fertile sandy loam. Leek orchid is not strict with the soil. In order to improve the drainage performance, a certain amount of yellow sand will be mixed into the soil. Or add some small white foam particles to the soil to loosen the soil so that the roots of the leek orchid can breathe.

3. Growth environment of Chinese chive orchid.

Strong in nature, drought-resistant and high-temperature resistant, easy to cultivate, the suitable temperature for growth is 22-30 degrees, and the fertile sandy loam is the best cultivated soil. Leek orchid likes light, but it is also resistant to semi-overcast. Like a warm environment, but also more hardy. Loam or sandy loam with deep, flat terrain and good drainage. Like to be wet, afraid of flooding. Strong adaptability, strong resistance to diseases and insect pests, corm germination is also strong, easy to reproduce.

4. Fertilization

When potted every year, soil replacement and base fertilizer are used together. Fertilizers can use organic fertilizers, such as fertilizers or nitrogen, phosphate and potash. It is generally applied every 2-3 months, increasing phosphorus and potassium proportionally, which can promote bulb thickening and flowering well.

5. Temperature

The most suitable growth temperature of leek orchid is 22-30 degrees. Pay attention to irrigation and maintain humidity after planting. When the ambient temperature is lower than 10 °C, it is impossible to survive the winter safely, so it is necessary to move the leek orchid indoors and take good measures to prevent cold and keep warm.