Introduction to the method of cutting Propagation of Cymbidium

Orchids are born in plains and mountains, often attached to trees or stones, and usually blossom in spring. Now many flower friends will plant ball orchid in indoor viewing, ball orchid fragrance although strong, but non-toxic, its nectar is also edible. In general, there are more cuttage methods for orchid propagation.

Ball orchid

Ball orchid one-or two-year-old stems and current year's tender stems can be used as cuttings, cut into a section of 5cm and 8cm, leaving 2 nodes, and cut off the leaves inserted into the matrix, leaving only 1 leaf and 2 leaves. After the wound is fully dried, the cuttings are inserted into the sand bed or the soil loose flowerpot matrix 1Univer 3 or 1pm 2 part cultivation. If it is 180 flowerpots, about 10 cuttings can be inserted in each pot.

The cuttings had better be cut and inserted in order to survive, and the light was strong from April to June. In order to maintain the cool environment, two layers of black gauze net could be set up, and the cuttings could take root in about 20 days, and new leaves would grow after one month. After the roots were well developed, they could be transplanted to larger flowerpots and then moved to the semi-overcast ventilation place for routine management.

How to cut ball orchid and the method and steps of cuttage propagation

How to cut ball orchid 1. Cutting time

The cutting time of orchid is generally better in March or April every year, of course, it can also be propagated in other times, but it is suitable for propagation in spring.

2. Soil for cutting

Ball orchid is a soil that likes humus and has good permeability and drainage, so the soil is generally prepared with saprophyllite, perlite and vermiculite at 4:2:2, of course, it can also be prepared with peat.

3. Cuttage container

Ball orchid cutting containers can generally use plastic bottles, plastic water cups or flowerpots are OK, there is no special requirement for easy.

4. Temperature control

The cutting temperature of orchid should be controlled at about 18-25 degrees, and the temperature should not be too high or too low.

5. Selection of cuttings

All branches can be used except for new stems that have not sent leaves. It is recommended that flower friends choose old stems with strong branches and no diseases and insect pests, cut off 6-8 cm per section, leave at least 2 nodes in each section, leave 2-4 leaves, do not have too many leaves, and evaporate quickly, but it is not easy to live. Then leave it in a cool place for 20 minutes and let the wound dry.

6. Ball orchid cutting mode

A, the matrix into the basin, and with scissors, chopsticks or bamboo sticks to open the hole, the hole depth of 2-3 cm, distance of about 6 cm.

B. insert the dried branches into the small hole soil species, and then compact the surrounding soil.

C, after all the branches are cut, give enough water, and then cover with cling film. If you are cutting indoors, put the cuttings in shade and have a place where the sun scatters light. Remember not to lift the cling film in this process.

7. Maintenance and management after cutting

Generally, orchid cuttings will take root in about 15-20 days, and new leaves will grow after about 1 month. After 3 months, the roots can be planted well, and then routine daily maintenance can be carried out.

The method of cuttage propagation of Cymbidium can be carried out at all times except in winter and early spring because of low temperature, and it is more suitable to propagate by cutting from March to April every year. Ball orchid one-or two-year-old stems and current year's tender stems can be used as cuttings, cut into a section of 5cm and 8cm, leaving 2 nodes, and cut off the leaves inserted into the matrix, leaving only 1 leaf and 2 leaves. After the wound is fully dried, the cuttings are inserted into the sand bed or the soil loose flowerpot matrix 1Univer 3 or 1pm 2 part cultivation. If it is 180 flowerpots, about 10 cuttings can be inserted in each pot. The cuttings had better be cut and inserted in order to survive, and the light was strong from April to June. In order to maintain the cool environment, two layers of black gauze net could be set up, and the cuttings could take root in about 20 days, and new leaves would grow after one month. After the roots were well developed, they could be transplanted to larger flowerpots and then moved to the semi-overcast ventilation place for routine management.