Fillers for the cultivation of Cymbidium

① water moss: water moss is a kind of bryophyte growing in moist mountain forest, which is very suitable for the seedlings and plants of orchid, epiphytic orchid, especially slipper orchid.

③ bark: the bark of pine, fir, cypress and other pine and cypress plants can be mechanically broken into particles of different sizes. When the bark is preserved, it should be bagged and soaked in water for 24 hours before use. after being completely soaked, put the roots of Cymbidium seedlings in the bark. Bark is especially suitable for the cultivation of Cartland, Phalaenopsis, Wandai Orchid, Dendrobium and so on.

③ charcoal: mechanically broken into small pieces, and the effect of mixing with bark and diamond is better. Prisoner bark and stone do not have much nutrients, so chemical fertilizers must be used.

④ to stone: the color is white, light and porous, so it has the function of storing water and breathing. it is often mixed with bark, carbon and other materials, which has an excellent effect on planting epiphytic orchids. It is generally better to use particles with a diameter of O.5~O.8 centimeters.

⑤ broken tiles and gravel: the use of broken tiles or gravel can also achieve the purpose of water storage and air permeability. Unplanted cymbidium can achieve better results, and the appropriate particle size is 1.2 to 1.5cm. This kind of material is economical and convenient.

In addition, local materials can be used in accordance with local conditions. Coconut shells, walnut shells, snakes, and even volcanic rock fragments can be used to grow orchids. As long as it can achieve the purpose of water storage and ventilation. (Lin Qingde, Mu Wei)