Common cultivation tools

With the improvement of cultivation technology, the tools used in the cultivation of national orchid are increasing day by day, and it is more convenient to use. This paper only gives a brief description of the necessary tools for popular cultivation of orchids in order to provide reference for orchids.

Watering shell

For watering or fertilizing, the size is determined according to the actual number of pots or area. In addition, there is a long-mouth watering shell, which can be used to apply liquid fertilizer to avoid hurting the buds.

Spray can

There are large and small, the main use is to apply liquid fertilizer or spray. The size can be determined according to the actual number of cultivation pots.

Sprayer

It is divided into electric type and pneumatic type, which are mainly used for spraying chemicals or liquid fertilizer, suitable for small and medium-sized orchid houses with less than 100 square meters.

Sieve

Screen out the fine impurities or dust in the plant material. There are large and small holes, the planting of orchids should not be too fine, so generally prepare 5mm and 3mm.

Fan

There are many types and sizes, which can be selected according to the equipment and width of the cultivation site. The main function is ventilation and air supply, which should be installed according to the actual situation of the orchid house.

Humidifier

The function is to provide appropriate moisture in the orchid room and appropriately reduce the temperature of the orchid room. It is divided into two types: box shape and round groove shape. Equipped with a humidity controller, fog can be automatically ejected according to the humidity condition of the orchid room to maintain the appropriate humidity of the orchid room.

Water tank

Direct use of tap water will often damage orchids because the water temperature is too high or too low due to the influence of external factors. Therefore, a water tank should be prepared. usually, the tap water should be filled first and placed for at least a day before it is used for watering.

Scissors

It is used to trim dead leaves or rotten roots. in addition, it is also needed for ramet. In order to avoid infection, it is best to disinfect before use, wipe clean and disinfect again after use.

Label

Because of the wide variety of national orchids, in order to avoid confusion, the product name should be written on the label and inserted on the edge of the basin, which is not only used for identification, but also conducive to classified management.

Pot frame

Small area growers, in order to prevent the dumping of orchid pots, can buy special flower racks for orchid pots in flower markets or horticultural materials stores. There are two kinds of basin frame materials: iron and stainless steel. In addition, there is a rotatable flower rack, which is specially used for planting.

Thermometer, hygrometer

Do not determine the temperature and humidity in the orchid room in order to make appropriate adjustment.

Zhang Fengrong