What are the culture methods and matters needing attention of goldfish hanging orchid in Gesneriaceae? When will it blossom? How to water it?

Goldfish hanging orchid, also known as goldfish flower, kangaroo orchid, kangaroo flower, hanging goldfish and so on. The flower pattern is strange and lovely, and its shape is similar to that of goldfish. It is a common indoor pot plant. Next, let's take a look at how to raise goldfish hanging orchids, and what are the breeding methods and matters needing attention?

Introduction of goldfish hanging orchid

Goldfish Cymbidium is a perennial herb of the genus Gesneriaceae, with a semi-woody base. Goldfish hanging orchid leaves are dark green, thick leaves, small mouth, big belly, orange appearance, very much like a small goldfish, so it is called goldfish hanging orchid. Sex likes a warm, humid, semi-overcast environment. Strong adaptability, more resistant to drought, not very resistant to cold. Instead of soil, it grows better in sandy loam with good drainage and loose fertile soil. Light requirements are not strict, generally suitable for growth in medium light conditions, but also resistant to weak light. The suitable temperature for growth was 15 ℃ and 25 ℃, and the overwintering temperature was 5 ℃.

Growth habits of goldfish Cymbidium

Goldfish hanging orchid like high temperature, high humidity, negative environment, afraid of high temperature, not cold-resistant, like the partial acid soil with good drainage permeability.

Culture method of goldfish Cymbidium

Goldfish hanging orchids are mostly cultivated in hanging pots, or ordinary pots can be used. It is generally better to put it in a sunny place, but when the sun is too strong at noon, it is appropriate to shade and keep the soil surface slightly moist.

Lighting: goldfish Cymbidium is sensitive to light. If the sun shines directly in summer and autumn, the leaves will wither and yellow, and even the whole plant will die. In winter, because the sun is not strong, we can let the orchid accept some direct sunlight properly.

Temperature: the optimum growth temperature of goldfish hanging orchid is 15 mi 25 degrees Celsius, and the temperature in spring, summer and autumn in Guangdong is suitable for the growth of goldfish hanging orchid, but if the winter temperature is lower than 5 mi 7 degrees Celsius, we should pay attention to cold protection and heat preservation.

Watering: goldfish hanging orchids like water and keep the basin soil completely moist during the peak growth period. During the winter dormancy period, the basin soil is rewatered after it is dry at a depth of about one centimeter. If the soil is too dry, the leaves will temporarily fade and return to the original color after rewatering, while the leaf tip may permanently turn brown, thus greatly reducing the ornamental value.

Fertilization: during the growth period, the goldfish orchid can grow vigorously by applying thin organic fertilizer every 1-2 weeks; adding phosphate fertilizer before flowering can make it more pregnant buds and blossom, and enhance its ornamental effect; do not apply fertilizer during flowering, pruning and shaping should be carried out after blooming, and more nitrogenous fertilizers should be applied.

Soil: goldfish hanging orchid is suitable for easy and fertile sandy loam.

Reproduction: goldfish orchid can be propagated by sowing, ramet and cutting. Because the seeds are not easy to obtain, most of them do not use sowing and propagation, and cutting methods are commonly used to propagate. Cut about 10 cm (3-4 nodes) of branches in spring and autumn and insert them into a bed made of river sand or vermiculite to maintain high humidity. It can take root in about a month when the temperature is 20-25 ℃. Strengthen the management after rooting and survive, promote the growth of new branches, and coring to promote branching. It can be planted in pot after 1-2 months.

Matters needing attention of goldfish hanging orchid

Goldfish orchid is sensitive to light and cannot be directed directly, so it can accept appropriate irradiation when the sun is not strong in winter. When goldfish orchid is short of water, it will also cause defoliation, or make the leaves brown, affecting beauty, so it should be watered in time; when the climate is dry in summer and autumn, spray water should be carried out to increase the air humidity around the plant, otherwise too dry may cause scorch at the top or edge of the leaf; do not apply fertilizer during flowering The flowers should be trimmed and reshaped after fade.

When will goldfish orchids blossom?

Goldfish orchid florescence is usually in spring and summer, flowering for a long time, before flowering in winter, it is best to have appropriate sunlight, which can be placed on the balcony or window, so that the flowers can bloom more brightly and flourishingly. Its seedlings do not blossom in the first year, and orange-red flowers can not be seen in the leaf axils at the end of the branches until two or three years later. When the flowers are in full bloom, the orange flowers are particularly attractive, one by one hanging on the branches, with green leaves, like little goldfish playing in the water plants.

The reason and solution of goldfish hanging orchid not blooming

1. The luxuriant branches do not blossom, which may be caused by too often watering, little sunshine and too long vine growth.

(1) if the vine is too long and the nutrients are not delivered properly, it should be done by pruning.

(2) if the water and fertilizer are too frequent, the orchid forgets the reproductive growth and becomes the vegetative growth stage. That is, the light grows leaves and does not blossom. Then continue to apply fertilizer, and the water should be dry and wet intermittently. When the orchid is in a state of hunger and thirst, the message transmitted by the leaves back to the main nerve is that if the next generation is not blossomed and propagated, it will die immediately. The buds will be ready in half a month.

(3) if there is really little light, transfer the potted plants to a place where you can get to the sun sooner or later.

2. Measures to promote flowers: goldfish hanging orchids prefer a bright and non-direct light environment, so they should be shaded when the summer light is too strong (50% shade); in order to promote the formation of flower buds, sunlight should be exposed in autumn and the potted soil should be kept slightly dry; it is best to put it in a cool and dry environment when dormant in winter to promote flower bud differentiation; light can be appropriately increased before flowering in winter, and the brightest window should be moved indoors to ensure exuberant growth and flowering.

[tips] goldfish orchids should be watered more in spring, summer and autumn, often spraying the surrounding ground with clean water, and never sprinkle water on the leaves. When it is hot in summer, it is best to put the flowerpot in a shallow dish filled with water. These measures can avoid falling leaves due to dry air. Goldfish flowers should also be watered properly before blooming in winter and spring, so that the flowers can bloom fully and brightly.