Cultivation methods of Wandai Orchid

According to the different production purposes, the cultivation methods of Wandai orchid can be divided into two kinds.

One is the pot planting method: replace the flowerpot with a wooden frame (10 × 10cm high 5cm), fix the seedlings in the middle, fill some broken coconut clothes, and make hooks made of thin wire to hang on the wooden frame, so that the root system is completely exposed to the air.

The second is the method of cut flower cultivation: a wooden frame with high 60cm, wide 100cm and arbitrary length is made of square wood, on which the seedlings are fixed with the row spacing of 20cm, and then a layer of 20-40cm thick coconut coat is piled on the root, so that the root system can attach and grow, and play the role of water and fertilizer conservation.

Wandai orchid requires high temperature, high humidity and strong sunlight, which is suitable for cultivation in tropical areas. In the north, it needs to be planted in a high-temperature greenhouse. When the room temperature is above 20 ℃, it can be planted in a wooden frame and hung in the air.

Daily maintenance

1. Lighting:

The above general varieties of Wandai orchids need strong light, which only needs to be shaded by 40-50% shading net in the local high temperature season, and even does not need shading in winter.

two。 Temperature:

Wandai orchids cultivated in Xishuangbanna all like the high temperature environment. The most suitable temperature is 20 ℃ and 30 min. Because there is no frost all year round, Wandai orchid can bloom normally in any season.

3. Wet:

The above two varieties of Wandai orchid are typical tropical aerial plants, and adequate moisture and air humidity must be ensured in daily management. The exuberant growth can be maintained by natural conditions in the rainy season. During the dry season, artificial drinks must be used to keep the air humidity at about 80%.

4. Fertilizer: depending on the growth, determine the number of fertilizers.

Generally, 0.1% of orchid special compound fertilizer is applied once a week and sprayed on the leaves and roots. Compound fertilizers with different proportions (npk) were used in different growth periods.

5. Disease and pest control:

Diseases and insect pests mainly occur in Rain Water high temperature season, generally give priority to prevention, and 0.2% mancozeb or carbendazim are applied once a week. 0.2% omethoate was used the second week.