The culture method of the latest lipstick orchid

Lipstick orchid gets its name because its leaf shape is very similar to lipstick. It is native to South Africa, with thick, bright and green mesophyll. The branches are angular, the flowers are pink and scarlet, the center is yellowish, shaped like chrysanthemums, and the petals are narrow. Lipstick orchid is not easy to occur diseases and insect pests, so it is a good pot culture object. So, what are the breeding methods and matters needing attention of lipstick hanging orchids?

How to keep lipstick hanging orchid?

1, suitable for soil: lipstick hanging orchid soil with loose and fertile sandy loam is better, and the drainage is good. The pot soil is slightly acidic, and the pot culture soil made of peat soil, sand and vermiculite can be used, and an appropriate amount of calcium superphosphate is added.

2. Lighting: like the semi-overcast environment. In addition to the strong light at noon in midsummer, adequate light should be given at other times of the year, especially in winter. If the light is too strong or insufficient in the placement site, the leaves will easily become light green or yellowish green.

Temperature: lipstick hanging orchid should be placed in a cool and ventilated place, and pay attention to maintain environmental humidity. Avoid continuous high temperature and humidity, poor drainage and ventilation will cause decay. Lipstick orchids are not hardy and need to be indoors in winter.

4, watering frequency: the basin soil should always be kept moist, avoid stagnant water in the basin, so as not to cause root rot. The water demand during the peak growth period from March to September is relatively large, so it is necessary to often water and spray to increase humidity; the autumn weather is gradually cool and cold, and the amount of water and fertilizer should be gradually reduced. The basin soil should be slightly dry in winter.

5, pruning tips: when the growth is exuberant, you can pick the heart properly to promote branching. After the winter flowering period, the residual stems that have flowered should be cut off in time, which can save nutrients, promote new branches and make them blossom.

Propagation method of lipstick orchid

The propagation of lipstick orchid can be done by cutting. Spring and autumn are the appropriate seasons. Select sturdy and thick branches, cut them into 1 section every 7: 10 cm, cut them in loose sand, or culture soil prepared with serpent wood shavings 50%, perlite 20% and coarse sand 30%, maintain proper humidity and receive sunshine of about 50% and 60%. After about 30 to 40 days, the roots and seedlings can be planted in pots or flower beds after the roots grow vigorously.

When will lipstick orchids blossom?

Above we have been talking about the flowering period of lipstick orchid, so when on earth will lipstick orchid bloom? If the room temperature is suitable, the flowering period of lipstick will be concentrated from December to February of the following year. If the lipstick hanging orchid does not blossom at this time, it means that the method of breeding must be wrong. It may be due to improper water and fertilizer, or it may be light and temperature, the invasion of diseases and insects, and so on. In addition, lipstick hanging orchid will also appear in the process of breeding leaves and other symptoms, this 70% is due to watering problems, and this season's lipstick hanging orchid can not be exposed to the sun, to adapt to avoid the light.

What is the effect of lipstick hanging orchid?

Lipstick hanging orchids can not only be used as potted plants to watch and purify indoor air, but also have certain medicinal value:

1, treatment of injury: hanging orchid dry whole grass research for the end, each take 9 grams, soak wine warm service.

2. Treat the swelling and pain: mash the orchid leaves, stir-fry and heat the affected area with wine.

3, treat wind poison nodulation, for a long time but not scattered: fresh Cymbidium whole grass root wash, combined glutinous rice with a little salt, smashed and applied to the affected area.

4, treat lung heat cough: 30 grams of hanging orchid root, 30 grams of rock sugar, water frying service.

In addition, the price of lipstick hanging orchid is also very affordable, a lipstick hanging orchid potted plant is about 20mur30 yuan, so friends who like to raise some flowers and plants can consider buying a pot of lipstick hanging orchid to go home.