The latest goldfish how to raise hanging orchids in winter

Goldfish Cymbidium is a tropical flower species originating from Costa Rica and Panama, which is usually cultivated in greenhouse or as an indoor overhanging plant, which has high ornamental value, but because this flower is native to the tropics, it prefers high temperature and high humidity. If it is in an environment of less than 10 ℃, the leaves will turn yellow and fall off within two days. So how to raise such cold-hated plants in winter in our country? Pro-agricultural network below to bring you goldfish hanging orchid winter maintenance methods.

I. soil requirements in winter

Goldfish hanging orchid for the soil requirements are actually the same all the year round, prefer good drainage permeability, acidic soil, the soil must not contain calcareous materials.

Second, winter temperature requirements

The tropical growth environment of goldfish Cymbidium determines that it can adapt to the environment of high temperature and humidity, so it will not be cold-resistant. The more suitable growth temperature is 18 ℃ ~ 26 ℃ at ordinary times, and the safe overwintering temperature should be kept above 15 ℃. As mentioned earlier, if the temperature is lower than 10 ℃, its leaves will begin to turn yellow and dry, and will easily fall.

Third, lighting

This plant likes negative places and cannot accept direct sunlight, but it can be placed in a negative place with astigmatism and ventilation, and a dry and cool place can be arranged for it during the winter dormancy period. this can promote the differentiation of its flower buds, but if it is properly given more light before it blossoms in winter, its flowering quality will be relatively improved.

4. Moisture

The growth of this plant itself requires a lot of water, but there is a short dormant period in winter, so you can water it less, as long as you keep the soil in the basin a little dry, and wait until the winter flowering period. at this time, it needs to supply it with the water it needs, and the soil in the basin should maintain humidity accordingly, and be sure to increase the humidity of the air.

5. Fertilizer

Goldfish orchid florescence in winter, so it can appropriately add phosphorus and potassium fertilizer during flowering to supplement a lot of nutrients it needs to blossom.

VI. matters needing attention in winter maintenance

1. The soil must be loose and must not contain limestone. If it contains limestone, the soil will be alkaline, which is disadvantageous to its growth.

two。 Fertilizer must not be applied when it is about to blossom, and the time for applying fertilizer can be arranged before flowering and after the flower fades.

The above are the measures brought by the pro-agricultural network for the maintenance of goldfish hanging orchids in winter, have you learned it? In addition to special maintenance in winter, goldfish orchids should mainly avoid direct sunlight in spring, summer and autumn, especially in high temperature weather in summer, although goldfish orchids grow in the tropics, but it still prefers to grow in a negative environment in the tropics.