Culture methods and matters needing attention of ball orchid

1. Soil

Ball orchid likes the acid soil which is breathable, fertile and well drained. Do not choose the clayey soil as much as possible. The soil with good permeability will not have rotten roots, which is also beneficial to its growth.

Second, watering

The basin soil of the cultivation ball orchid is in the best wet state, it can be watered once a week, there must be no stagnant water, the summer temperature is high to ensure sufficient moisture, can be the right amount of more watering; while the autumn and winter season temperature is lower, its growth is relatively slow, so to reduce watering, can be watered once a fortnight.

Third, lighting

Ball orchid likes to be illuminated by astigmatism, and it is best to put it in the south in spring and autumn. It can be shaded in summer and not be exposed to direct sunlight. It can not be kept in a cool place for a long time, it will become not bright because of lack of light.

IV. Fertilization

Fertilizer can be used organic fertilizer or compound fertilizer, in the peak growth period 1-2 times a month, when the growth is slow, fertilizer can be reduced.

V. matters needing attention

1. Diseases and insect pests: diseases and insect pests may appear in the process of breeding ball orchid, which will not only affect its beauty, but also affect its normal growth. General diseases and insect pests have bad spot disease and leaf spot disease. After discovery, it is necessary to spray pesticides in time and strengthen ventilation.

2. Pruning: in order to better help its growth, it is necessary to pick the heart in time in the growth process to help new branches and buds germinate better; do not cut off the flower stem when withering, because it will affect the number of flowers in the second year.