Culture methods and matters needing attention of Cymbidium

Tiger ear orchid, also known as tiger ear, tiger tail orchid, cattle tongue orchid, etc., originated in southern Africa, is a perennial evergreen herb belonging to the genus tennis flower of Amaryllidaceae. Its leaves are evergreen all the year round. Its posture is beautiful. When it blooms, yellow anthers are born at the top of white flowers. It is bright and eye-catching. It is suitable for indoor potted plants to appreciate. Let's take a look at the cultivation methods and precautions of tiger ear orchid together.

Growth Habits of Tiger's Ear Orchid

Tiger ear orchid origin African tropics, our country introduction cultivation. Enjoy sunny, warm, humid and well-ventilated environments. It is drought-tolerant, not cold-resistant, growth temperature of 15~25℃, requiring good drainage of slightly acidic loam. Cultivation substrate can be peat, rotten leaf soil and river sand mixed thoroughly. During the growing season, apply decomposed cake fertilizer once a month and supplement phosphorus fertilizer appropriately. After winter dormancy, pots can be changed and plants can be divided again. In cold areas to move into greenhouse maintenance, ensure that the minimum temperature is 5℃, otherwise vulnerable to freezing damage.

Breeding method of tiger ear orchid

1. Sowing and reproduction: The seeds of Tiger's ear orchid mature more than 2 months after flowering and can be directly potted. They germinate 15 days after sowing, and the seedlings take 4 to 5 years to bloom.

2, plant propagation: tiger ear orchid bulb development is slow, generally 2 to 3 years plant division once, in the spring when the pot out of the mother plant, split apart can be planted.

Cultivation method of tiger ear orchid

1. Soil: Tiger's ear orchid is suitable for growing in loose, fertile and slightly acidic sandy loam with good drainage. It can be mixed with peat, moldy soil and river sand. It is fertilized once every ten days during the growth period.

2. Watering: Tiger ear orchid should be watered after the topsoil is dry. Avoid rain and accumulated water, which will cause the bulb to rot. Summer and autumn basin soil is too dry, then affect leaf growth. Winter has a short-term semi-dormant state, should reduce watering.

3, light: Tiger ear orchid needs a better light environment, summer to shade, other seasons to strengthen the light, too much shade not only thin leaves, but also affect flowering and whole plant posture.

4. Temperature: The suitable temperature for the growth of Tiger's ear orchid is 10~12℃ at night and 16~21℃ during the day. Summer should be semi-shade, flowering should be cool, late autumn bulb dormancy winter, not lower than 5℃, and keep the soil dry.

Notes on Tiger Ears

1, tiger ear orchid in the rainy season to pay special attention, can not let rain, let alone let basin soil water, should be placed in shelter.

2. Tiger's ear orchid usually applies 15% cake fertilizer water once every half month, and applies compound fertilizer twice before flowering.

3. Insufficient light or excessive humidity in the pot will cause excessive growth of branches and leaves, resulting in soft drooping of leaves and reduced ornamental value.

4, tiger ear orchid is not too cold, early winter should be moved indoors, placed in the sun, as long as the temperature is not lower than 0℃ can winter.