Basic methods for beginners to grow orchids

Orchids separate from the orchid clump, do not be too fragmented, each clump has at least 3-5 seedlings, it is best to keep annual, biennial and triennial plants in the same cluster.

1. Cushion basin

The bottom of the basin is covered with a tile, and then gradually filled with bricks, tiles or shells, in which the large gap is filled with mud or pea stone, which is generally about the height of the basin. The net height of the rest is about 10-15 cm, which is reserved for culture soil. Its specific height should be determined according to the type of orchid, the length of the orchid root and the height of the basin. The bedding should not be filled too close and too solid, and a little hole should be retained. Practice has proved that some new roots can grow well in the pores of the cushion layer.

2. Planting

On the cushion layer, fill in 2cm or 3cm of culture soil first and compact it slightly with your hand. According to the size of the plant and flowerpot, you can plant several individual plants, 2 clumps, 3 clumps or more clumps in one pot. 3 clusters should be planted into a tripod. Four clumps can be planted in a square, and five clumps should be arranged in the shape of plum blossoms. Langen should stretch naturally, and the leaves should be covered in all directions. To slowly put the Langen into the basin, so that the Langen naturally stretch, try not to rub with the inner wall of the basin. After the orchid plant is put into the basin, the posture of the orchid plant is gradually fixed. When potted in a clump, the old false bulbs should be deviated to one side, so that the new buds have room for development. If several clusters are planted in a pot, the old false bulbs of each cluster should be relatively gathered in the middle of the pot, so that there is enough room for new roots and buds to develop outward.

3. Fill

When planting, hold the leaves in one hand and add nutritious soil in the other to hold the base of the orchid plant up slightly to stretch the root system and shake the orchid basin at the same time. Let the culture soil go deep into the rhizosphere; continue to add soil, shake the orchid pot, and adjust the position and height of the orchid plant. Press along the edge of the basin by hand, but do not overweight and hurt the root, continue to add soil and squeeze until the basin soil is 2cm higher than the mouth of the basin, slightly in the shape of steamed bread. The culture soil should cover all the orchid roots and cover them to the base of the pseudobulb. The traditional view is that Chunlan should be shallow and Huilan should be deep, but it is generally based on the leaf base that is not buried and on the pseudobulb. When the new orchid grows in the mountains, it leaves a clear mark on the soil surface, which can prevail. The size of the flowerpot should also be commensurate with the size and number of the plant, neither the pot is large and the plant is small and small, nor should the pot be small and the plant is large and many. In general, the number of plants is expected to be full in 2-3 years. The plant size is commensurate with the height of the basin. It is not only conducive to growth, but also in line with ornamental requirements.

4. Shop surface

After planting, you can spread a layer of small stone grains or moss on the surface of the basin soil, preferably high-quality moss under the forest, which is not only beautiful, but also can adjust moisture, but also can protect the leaves from being polluted by mud and water, and the new buds will not be infected with bacteria in the soil. In addition, it can also slow down Rain Water's erosion of the basin soil and keep the basin soil loose.

5. Watering

After the planting is completed, you can water it for the first time a few days later. You must make the basin soil drenched, the water droplets should be small, and the impulse should not be large. If immersed in a basin, do not soak for too long. As soon as the basin soil is soaked, move the orchid basin out immediately, and then move it to a shady place for maintenance.