Xiangxue orchid dwarfed with paclobutrazol

Xiangxue orchid, also known as freesia, belongs to Iridaceae perennial herbaceous flowers. The corm is oval, the stem is slender, the height is about 40 cm, the leaf is slender, the spike is slender and slightly twisted, most of the flowers are partial to one side or inclined, each inflorescence has 5 to 7 flowers, funnel-shaped, bright yellow, milky white, purplish red and so on. The fragrant snow orchid is elegant in color, exquisite and elegant, with rich aroma and long flowering period. it is the ideal potted flower that people like to decorate the living room and study most. What is more prominent is that its florescence can be arbitrarily adjusted before and after the Spring Festival to add atmosphere to the festival.

However, Xiangxue orchid in the indoor cultivation process, there are often thin and weak plants, when drawing pedicels, it is necessary to stick to support the flower stem to prevent the pedicel from bending and affect the ornamental value. In order to prevent its overgrowth, the way to promote "dwarfing" is to treat the seed ball with paclobutrazol before planting, which can achieve excellent results. Methods: before planting sweet cherry in autumn, soak the stored seed ball with 80ppm (80 × 10-6) "paclobutrazol" solution for 15 to 20 hours, wash it with clean water, and then put it on the pot for normal watering and other management. After treatment, the fragrant orchid emerges neatly, the leaf color is dark green, the width of the leaf increases, the length decreases, and the fragrance is stronger after flowering. The picture below shows the flowering of the vanilla treated with paclobutrazol.