Culture method of Chinese chive orchid

Leek orchid is a kind of green plant very similar to leek, also known as leek lotus, leek lotus, flower leek, gladiolus lotus, red calamus, false saffron, saffron. Its elegant plant shape, quite ornamental value, is often used as Jiatong pot culture, then what are its breeding methods?

The culture method of leek orchid:

1. Soil selection

Leek blue is not strict with the soil, but in order to make it grow better, it is recommended to use a fertile sandy loam mixed with a certain amount of yellow sand (or adding some small white foam particles).

two。 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.

3. 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. Generally, leek orchids are watered every 2-3 days in summer and 7-10 days in spring and autumn.

4. Fertilizer application

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. Change the basin

Change the basin for the leek orchid every 1-2 years, and the pot should be changed in spring. At this time is its growing season, vitality is exuberant, the temperature difference is not big, not only conducive to its slow seedling, but also improve the survival rate.

Generally, the adult Chinese chive orchid can bloom pink flowers every other bulb, its flowering period is from June to September, and it can blossom 2-3 times a year, so it is very suitable for family potted plants and garden flower beds.