The latest Culture method of Cymbidium

Phoenix tail orchid, also known as pineapple flower, thick leaf silk orchid, Phoenix tail silk orchid and so on, is an evergreen shrub plant of tequila family, native to the east and southeast of North America, and is cultivated in the south of North China with strong adaptability, water resistance and beautiful leaves. It is often cultivated as a good garden ornamental tree. Let's take a look at the breeding method of Phoenix tail orchid.

Growth habits of Cymbidium

Fengwei orchid likes warm, humid and sunny environment, strong, barren, cold, shade, drought and moisture, not strict on soil, not high on fertilizer, like sandy loam with good drainage, barren and stony waste land can also adapt to a wide range of acidity and alkalinity, can grow except saline-alkali soil. It is light-loving, pollution-resistant, sprouting and adaptable, and is not demanding on the type and number of fertilizers. When potted, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer can be applied once or twice in spring and autumn, but not in winter and summer.

Propagation methods of Cymbidium

The main results are as follows: 1. Split propagation: it can be planted separately when the root tillering buds are exposed to the ground from February to March in spring, and it is better to have some fleshy roots on each bud. First dig the pit to fertilize, and then bury the separate tiller buds among them, do not bury the soil too deep, just cover the top slightly. You can also cut off the part of the clustered leaves at the end of the stem, take a section of the stem 9 to 12 centimeters long, remove part of the leaves, leave about 7 leaves, bury people in a pit 12 to 15 centimeters deep, and then water them.

2. Cuttage propagation: Cymbidium cuttings are carried out in spring or early summer, the stem is dug, the leaves are peeled, and cut into 10 cm long. The stem can be cut into 2-4 pieces longitudinally, trench flat, face down, cover 5 cm, maintain humidity, and sprout 20-30 days after cutting.

3. Sowing and propagation: the seed reproduction of Cymbidium can only be realized by artificial pollination. Artificial pollination is better in May, and the seeds mature about 70 days after pollination. Sowing in late September of that year, after one month emergence, the emergence rate is more than 40%.

The Culture method of Cymbidium

The main results are as follows: 1. Planting method: the leaves of Phoenix tail orchid are dense and extensive, the top is sharp, bind first when digging, bare root or with lodging soil. Apply sufficient base fertilizer before planting, water thoroughly after planting, release the binding, and release the leaves.

2. Daily management: the maintenance and management of Phoenix tail orchid is very simple, only need to trim the withered branches and residual leaves, and cut off the pedicels in time after flowering. Attention should be paid to proper soil cultivation and fertilization in order to promote the drainage of inflorescences.

3. Pest control: Fengwei orchid is often harmed by leaf spot and leaf spot, which can be sprayed with 1000 times of methyl topiramate wettable powder. Insect pests include scale insects, whitefly and night moth, which can be sprayed with 1000 times omethoate EC.

The Culture value of Cymbidium

1. Garden value: Phoenix tail orchid is green all the year round, beautiful flowers and leaves, peculiar tree state, several clumps, different height, leaf shape such as sword, flower stem towering when blooming centimeter, white color, numerous white flowers drooping like bell, graceful posture, long flowering period, delicate fragrance and pleasant fragrance. It is a good garden ornamental tree and a good material for fresh cut flowers. It is often planted in the center of flower beds, in front of buildings, in lawns, poolsides, terraces, buildings, roadsides and hedges.

2. Practical value: the leaf fiber is white, tough and water-resistant, which is called "white hemp brown" and can be used as a cable. Somatic hormones can also be extracted from leaves. Yucca also has a strong ability to absorb hydrogen fluoride. It is determined that 1kg dried leaves can absorb 266mg of fluorine and have strong resistance and absorptive capacity to harmful gases such as SO2, HCl, HF and so on.

3. Ornamental value: Phoenix tail orchid likes yang and is resistant to yin, and can be watched in the foyer with sufficient scattered light. The leaves are dark green all the year round, with several clumps of different heights and sword-shaped leaves arranged neatly, which can be planted in the center of flower beds, next to rocks or slopes, and near new buildings. Can also use its leaf tip thorn as a fence, or planted under the fence, shed. Phoenix tail orchid has strong resistance to harmful gases and can be used as landscaping and greening material in industry and mine.

4, medicinal value: Phoenix tail orchid contains isosarsasapogenin, diosgenin, diosgenin and other medicinal ingredients, taste pungent, slightly bitter, flat, with antitussive, antiasthmatic effect, often 3-9 grams decoction for the treatment of bronchial asthma, cough and other diseases.