Planting technique of dream vanilla: what kind of soil should be used to cultivate it? When will you plant it? How can it blossom?

Dream vanilla is a kind of orchid, which has a long history in China. It is deeply loved by flower friends because of its beautiful flowers and high ornamental value. At present, many people like to put it in the office or at home to decorate the indoor environment and improve the ornamental value. What kind of soil should be used to cultivate dream vanilla? When will you plant it? How can it blossom?

First, how to grow dream vanilla?

1. When will the dream vanilla be planted?

Dream vanilla is not cold-resistant and likes to grow in the environment of 10-22 ℃, so it is best to grow in March-April in spring and October-November in autumn, when the temperature is just right.

2. What size flowerpot should dream vanilla choose?

Dream vanilla flower pot requirements are not high, in the initial stage, generally only need good drainage, so before planting, you can choose small upper mouth, large drainage hole of the deep flowerpot, in order to facilitate drainage and ventilation, promote rooting and leaves. After growing to a certain time, purple sand basin or porcelain basin can be replaced according to the growth degree of the root system, so as to facilitate the root system to grow better and promote the plant to blossom.

3. What kind of soil should be used to cultivate dream vanilla?

The root of Mengxiang orchid is fleshy root, so when choosing basin soil, try to choose slightly acidic sandy loam rich in humus and mix a small amount of base fertilizer to facilitate root water absorption, drainage and promote root growth.

4. What are the planting methods of dream vanilla?

(1) Seedling selection: before planting, several seedlings with strong and good growth can be selected, cleaned and disinfected to reduce the occurrence of diseases and insect pests. When cleaning, try not to damage any part of the seedling so as not to be infected with bacteria.

(2) put the basin soil: first put a few broken stones at the bottom of the basin, then put one-third of the sandy loam, and then put in the seedlings, and finally cover the whole root system with the remaining loam and gently smooth it to ensure that the seedlings are fixed.

Note:

(2.1) during the loading of potted soil, the root system should be placed in the middle as far as possible, and the root should not lean against the basin wall as far as possible, so that the root system can grow evenly.

(2.2) when loading the pot soil, the height of the pot soil should reach the middle and upper point of the flowerpot as far as possible to prevent water leakage during watering.

(2.3) before loading the pot soil, it is better to put a few large broken stones at the bottom of the flowerpot to bury the false bulb and let the root system grow well.

(3) watering: after successful planting, dream vanilla should be watered in time and the whole flowerpot should be watered to make the soil and root system fully hydrated. After watering, move it to a cool environment and let it grow freely.

Second, how to raise the dream vanilla to blossom?

1. Lighting

Dream vanilla likes to grow in a cool environment, so try to put it in a place with scattered light during the breeding period.

2. Ventilation

Dream vanilla likes to grow in a moist and well-ventilated environment, so try to put it in a well-ventilated place during breeding to avoid the occurrence of diseases and insect pests. At ordinary times, when in the office or at home, always keep indoor ventilation to promote plant growth. It is worth noting that when placing dream vanilla, try not to put it in the tuyere, lest the leaves will be air-dried, resulting in the death of the plant due to lack of water.

3. Watering

Dream vanilla water requirements are not high, generally as long as keep the soil moist. However, watering should also be adjusted according to the climate. For example, in summer, the amount of water and frequency should be increased to prevent water evaporation, so that the whole plant withered and died. However, if the environment is too humid, watering should be reduced so as not to accumulate too much water, resulting in root erosion and affecting plant growth. In winter, the amount of water and times should be reduced, as long as the soil is moist.

4. Fertilization

Dream vanilla does not have high requirements for fertilizer, generally apply fertilizer for half a month, but it can not be applied directly to the root, it should be applied along the edge of the flowerpot to prevent burning the root system and affecting the plant growth.

When will the dream vanilla blossom?

Dream vanilla generally blossoms from July to November, but in order to blossom normally, it is necessary to do a good job in the basic management of water, fertilizer, light and other basic management, and ensure good ventilation in order to promote plant growth and flowering.