Management of sowing and Propagation of Cymbidium

February orchid is also known as Zhuge vegetable (legend has it that Zhuge Liang used this "vine" tender shoot as a dish when he led the army to battle, hence the name). It is called February orchid because it begins to bloom blue-purple flowers around the second month of the lunar calendar. In fact, the cultivation of February orchid is not difficult, flower friends may be more concerned about the reproduction of February orchid.

February orchid

1. Sowing seeds

Some fresh seeds just harvested have the physiological phenomenon of post-ripening, the germination rate of early sowing is low, and the germination lasts for 1 ~ 2 months or even longer. The stored seeds have passed dormancy, and February orchid can be planted directly. The sowing time can be in summer or autumn, but August to September is the most suitable. The sowing rate is 2 kg per square meter, and if spray sowing is adopted, the sowing rate should be increased by 15% to 20%, with 300 seeds per gram.

2. Reproduction

The February orchid period begins from February to March each year and can last until June of that year, during which it blossoms one after another, and the fruit ripens from May to June. After the orchid is planted, the fruit will pop open automatically and spread the seeds widely.

3. Management

The cultivation and management of February orchid is relatively simple, which should be watered in time and fertilized for 1 to 2 times.

Propagation, cultivation and Management of Cymbidium

Sow and reproduce. The seeds of Cymbidium should be harvested in time after ripening, and then sown in September in autumn. February orchid sowing adopts the way of sowing, generally sowing in seedling bed, and its sowing rate is generally 7.5kg/hm2. Strengthen management after orchid sowing in February, in order to prevent seeds from being washed, it is best to spray water with a spray can after sowing, and seedlings can emerge in about 1 week. It will be potable before the beginning of winter in November.

Cultivation and management

The basin soil of February orchid is mixed well with garden soil, perlite and plant ash at a proportion of 6:2:1. Apply sufficient basic fertilizer when potting, and move the basin to a sunny place for routine fertilizer and water management.

Compared with other flowers, the cultivation and management of Cymbidium is relatively extensive and does not need more maintenance. The second month orchid has strong cold resistance and negative tolerance, and it can grow normally, blossom and bear fruit with a certain amount of scattered light. February orchid is not strict with the soil. It is best to choose sandy soil that is loose, fertile and well drained. As long as timely watering, fertilization, a little management can grow healthily. Fertilize 4 times a year. Flower bud fertilizer in early spring, strong fertilizer after flower fade, strong fruit fertilizer after fruit setting, strong seedling fertilizer before winter. If 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution is sprayed once at the flower bud stage and the young fruit stage, the flower color will be more beautiful and the fruit will be fuller. Florescence is from early spring to June. The pod is long-striped and ripe in June. Seeds dark brown, ovate. February orchid has lush green leaves in winter and early spring flowers bloom. In case of heavy frost in winter, it is necessary to strengthen frost prevention measures. In order to eat, it is necessary to split frequently to promote the germination of tender stems and leaves. The common pests of February orchid are aphid, cabbage worm, snail, leaf miner and so on. If pests are found, drug control should be carried out in time. Propagation method of potted Cymbidium how to raise Cymbidium

February orchid, also known as Zhuge vegetable, February blue, purple grass, etc., is an annual or biennial herb of the genus Zhuge of Cruciferae. It is called February Blue because it begins to bloom blue and purple around the second month of the lunar calendar. The flower area of a population can last for more than two months, and the best ornamental effect can be as long as a month. Let's take a look at how to grow potted February orchid.

The growth habit of Cymbidium

February orchid has strong adaptability and cold tolerance, with few diseases and insect pests. It still has lush green leaves in winter and blossoms in early spring. The demand for soil is not high, general garden soil can grow, but also can adapt to neutral or weakly alkaline soil. It grows healthily in fertile, moist and sunny environment, and shows good characters in shady and humid environment. Self-sowing has strong growth ability and has better landscape greening effect in barren slopes and drier places. Strong negative resistance, in the case of a certain scattered light, it can grow normally, blossom and bear fruit.

Propagation methods of Cymbidium

The propagation method of February orchid is seed reproduction, which usually begins to sow in autumn, so warm measures should be taken in winter after sowing in autumn. Although February orchid has certain cold tolerance, attention should be paid to keeping warm to ensure the survival of seedlings during the seedling period. In addition, before reproduction, the soil should be renovated to ensure that the soil is loose and fertile, and watering should be increased according to the growth of seedlings. When the buds grow into seedlings, it is necessary to increase fertilization to give them the nutrients they need for growth, and to increase some light exposure during the growth of Cymbidium to increase photosynthesis to promote plant growth.

How to grow potted orchids in February?

1. Soil: potted February orchid has higher requirements for basin soil. 6 parts of garden soil, 2 parts of perlite and 1 part of plant ash should be evenly mixed, and enough base fertilizer should be placed in the basin.

2. Humidity: February orchid has strong cold resistance and shade tolerance, and can grow normally, blossom and bear fruit with a certain amount of scattered light.

3. Temperature: February orchid is cold-resistant but not heat-resistant, and the temperature is between 15 and 25 degrees.

4. Illumination: February orchid is a short-day plant, daily sunshine does not need too long, indoor light can be illuminated by scattered light.

5, fertilization: February orchid likes fertilizer, sufficient fertility will not only make February orchid grow faster, but also promote the flowering and fruiting of February orchid.

6. Watering: February orchid with strong vitality does not need more maintenance, just remember to dry and water it.

7. Pruning: in order to maintain a good ornamental effect, the February orchid must be controlled not to make it sturdy, usually trimmed to a height of 10 to 15 centimeters during the fruiting period.

8. Change the basin: the February orchid had better change the basin once a year, which is beneficial to the growth of the February orchid.