How to raise Tiger Pilan in Phnom Penh

I. Culture environment

1, soil: the cultivation of Phnom Penh tiger skin orchid should use highly permeable sandy soil, if the soil used is too sticky and heavy, it will grow badly.

2, lighting: usually put it in a sunny place to maintain, the summer noon sun is strong, need to put it in the semi-overcast environment.

3. Watering: don't water Phnom Penh tiger skin orchid too much, as long as you keep the soil moist. Once there is stagnant water in the basin, it will cause root rot, watering at the same time it is best to wash the leaves, which is conducive to growth.

4. Fertilization: during its growth period, thin fertilizer should be applied once a week, at the same time, sterilization should be done well, and do not give it fertilizer with high concentration.

II. Methods of reproduction

1. Ramet propagation: generally, when the pot is changed in spring, the plant is taken out of the flowerpot, the old soil is removed, and the rhizome is divided into multiple plants, with 3-4 leaves on each plant, and then planted separately.

2. Cutting propagation: when the cutting temperature is 15 ℃, the leaves are cut horizontally into long segments with a length of 7-8cm. It should be dried before cutting to maintain humidity.

Common diseases and insect pests

1. Diseases: anthracnose and leaf spot often harm plants. After onset, the diseased leaves should be cut off as soon as possible to avoid infecting more leaves, and chemical spraying should be used at the same time.

2. Insect pests: the most important pest is the scale insect, which can harm the leaves of the plant and can be wiped off with a soft cloth when found.