How to raise the orchid?

I. Culture environment

1. Soil: raise the orchid should use loose and good drainage soil, if the soil drainage is poor, it is easy to cause stagnant water and cause the root system to rot.

2. Moisture: it likes to grow in a humid environment, but it should be watered when it is booming. After the weather becomes cold in autumn and winter, the amount of watering must be controlled, and the watering times should not be too much, so as to avoid stagnant water. Water evaporates quickly in summer, so you can spray some water to the leaves properly.

3. Fertilization: Cymbidium is very resistant to fertilizer, and organic fertilizer is usually applied once a week in spring and autumn. If it is not fertilized for a long time, it will cause the leaves to turn yellow, and the amount of fertilizer should be controlled well and not excessive.

II. Methods of reproduction

1. Ramet propagation: this method of reproduction is not suitable to be carried out in a low temperature environment. It can be divided in spring, summer and autumn. The first half of the ramet needs to be suspended from watering to keep the soil dry. When ramets, cut off the plants on the flower stems and plant them separately.

2. Cutting propagation: first cut off the stems and leaves on the stem, and then plant it. After planting, it needs to be watered thoroughly and maintained in a cool position.

III. Common diseases and insect pests

The common diseases and insect pests of Cymbidium are whitefly, aphid, shell insect and root rot. After it is found that the plant is damaged by diseases and insect pests, it should be sprayed with the corresponding medicine immediately. At the same time, the damaged branches and leaves should be pruned to prevent it from harming more branches and leaves.