The water moss necessary for orchid cultivation and high-pressure reproduction can ensure the survival rate.

The next thing we want to introduce is water moss. Many friends asked me what water moss is. It is a good thing to grow flowers. The water moss we buy on the market are all treated. It is made of peat moss and is suitable for growing Phalaenopsis. It can also be added when raising other orchids.

The role of water moss is to retain water and breathable. Phalaenopsis roots like to be moist, but they are afraid of being too wet, and the maintenance medium should be breathable, so water moss becomes the best maintenance medium.

The water moss that grows in nature, as shown above, is a kind of peat moss that grows in swamps or low-lying areas.

Water moss can produce oxygen in water and provide conditions for the growth and development of plant roots, so it is easier for plants to take root. Let's take a look at the various functions of water moss.

1. Plant transplanting

The root system of the plant is relatively developed, and the water moss can be wrapped in the pot and kept moist before transplanting, which can prevent the root system from withering. Of course, when the plant is planted in the soil, the water moss will be removed, and the water moss also has a shelf life.

2. High pressure propagation

As shown in the image below, after the annual cork branches are annularly peeled, the healing tissue of the plant can be wrapped in soaked water moss and wet with a transparent plastic film.

As shown in the following picture, after being wrapped in plastic film, the ends should be tied tightly to create a moist and warm environment, which will help to promote rooting.

After that, the place where the high branches are pressed should be properly shaded to avoid exposure to the sun. Of course, it is best to prevent the strong wind from blowing and keep the water moss slightly moist. After a few weeks, it will be able to grow all over the root system. At this time, it can be cut off from 2cm to 3cm below the ring.

Note when using water moss:

If the water moss you use turns green, it is its shelf life and needs to be replaced in time, the general water moss can be used for about half a year, the one with good quality can be used for a year, and then it will rot and need to be replaced in time.

Water moss has other functions, such as laying it on the bottom of the basin, so that it can keep water and air breathable.

Can also be used to make succulent micro-landscape, such as the above, any shelf, covered with succulent plants, you can plant succulent plants, and then regularly replenish water, let it slowly see the light on the line.