Pot maintenance skills of Cymbidium and the Application of Cymbidium in Garden

February orchid is a kind of flower plant that can be seen in flower beds and other places, because it can create a natural and beautiful landscape effect, and has the characteristics of extensive management, wild interest and long viewing period, so it has become the most unique element in the field of landscaping. At the same time, February orchid can also be potted to decorate the family. Let's take a look at the cultivation techniques of February orchid.

1. Ecological habits of Orchid in February

Orchid originated in Northeast China and North China, widely distributed in North China, Northeast China, throughout the northern provinces and cities. It has been popularized and applied in various provinces and cities of the Yangtze River Basin for many years, and satisfactory results have been obtained. Grow naturally on flat land, on the edge of a house, or on a hill. Strong sex, strong cold resistance, few diseases and insect pests, wide adaptability, can keep bright green throughout the winter. The requirements of the soil are not strict, the general garden soil can grow, but also can adapt to neutral or weakly alkaline soil. Grow healthily in a fertile, moist and sunny environment, and grow well in a damp environment. Due to the strong growth ability of self-sowing, it has a better green landscape effect even in barren slopes and drier places. Born on flat ground or in the shade, the leaves become larger or pinnately parted in the shade.

Second, the potted technique of Orchid in February

1. Sowing time

The sowing time can be in summer or autumn, but August to September is the most suitable. There are 300 seeds per gram, and the sowing amount is about 1 kg per mu. If calculated according to each square meter, it should be 1: 2 grams per square meter. If spray seeding is adopted, it is best to increase the amount per unit area by 1020%.

two。 Sowing method

First of all, prepare the potted soil and choose a medium-deep and wide flowerpot as far as possible, so that the effect is better. Put a mixture of garden soil, perlite and plant ash in the flowerpot and add a small amount of base fertilizer.

Sow the prepared seeds evenly in the basin, cover with a thin layer of soil, water thoroughly, cover the flowerpot with glass or film, ensure a certain temperature and humidity, normal management can. Replenish the sun in time when the seedlings grow.

3. Soil

February orchid is not strict with the soil. It is best to choose sandy soil that is loose, fertile and well drained. Potted February orchid has higher requirements for basin soil. Here, it can be considered to choose 6 parts of garden soil, 2 parts of perlite and 1 part of plant ash to mix evenly, and the base fertilizer in the basin should be enough.

4. Light

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

5. Temperature

Due to the cold resistance of February orchid, the temperature control can be extensive, and the most suitable temperature for growth and flowering is between 15 and 25 degrees.

6. Fertilizer application

February orchid likes fertilizer, sufficient fertility will not only make February orchid grow faster, but also promote the flowering and fruiting of February orchid to fertilize four 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.

7. Insect disease

The common pests in orchid planting in February are aphids, cabbage insects, snails, leaf miners and so on. If pests are found, drug control should be carried out in time.

8. Pruning

In order to maintain the better ornamental effect of February orchid, it must be controlled not to make it sturdy, and it is generally trimmed to a height of 10 ~ 15 cm with a lawn mower during the fruiting period.

3. Application of Orchid Garden Greening in February

1. February orchid flowers light and elegant, long flowering period, for the spring ground cover plant. It is most suitable to be planted under forest, forest edge, residential area, hillside or grassland edge, which can be planted independently or mixed with various shrubs such as elm leaf plum, tang and other plants to form spring features with wild interest.

two。 February orchid can be widely used in parks, city streets, highways or railway on both sides of the green belt, a large area of flowers into pieces, greening, beautification effect is excellent. In recent years, mechanical spray seeding has been used for highway slope greening in Beijing, and the effect is more ideal. Self-sowing seeds can grow new seedlings in mid-late June when the previous generation of plants have just withered. Therefore, in February, the brandy will not show the phenomenon of bare land, and it is an excellent plant material for highway slope greening.

That's all for Lan Xiaobian in February. The maintenance method of February orchid is very simple, there are no strict requirements for temperature and humidity, as long as the environment is uncomfortable, it can grow well. In addition, February orchid is also a common wild vegetable, which is rich in stems and leaves, which is beneficial to human health.

How to maintain the potted February orchid is generally planted in slopes and trees as a piece of land, which has strong adaptability and does not have high requirements for soil, fertilizer and water. If the February orchid is used as an indoor ornamental plant, how to maintain it? When the February orchid was potted by ①, the seeds harvested in October were sown by conventional sowing method and pots were planted before the beginning of winter in November. ② potted soil is mixed with garden soil, perlite and plant ash at a ratio of 6:2:1. When potting, the basic fertilizer should be fully applied, and after raising seedlings, move to a sunny place for routine fertilizer and water management. ③ needs to apply fertilizer four times a year, that is, flower bud fertilizer in early spring, strong fruit fertilizer after flower fade, strong fruit fertilizer after fruit setting, and 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. (the reporter is anonymous)

When is the better time to sow the orchid in February? Planting methods and maintenance skills of Cymbidium

Picture: February Orchid (Zhuge vegetable)

[FAQ] when is the better time to sow orchid in February? Planting methods and maintenance skills of Cymbidium

[expert answers]

Brief introduction:

Pueraria (Orchidaceae), genus of Cruciferae, annual or biennial herbs. It is called February orchid because blue-purple flowers begin to bloom around the second month of the lunar calendar. Grow in plains, mountains, roadsides, the edge of the ground. Low requirements for soil light and other conditions, cold and drought resistance, tenacious vitality. It is said that Zhuge Liang led the army to take the tender shoots of this "Manjing" as a dish, hence the name. Orchid is a kind of flower and plant commonly seen in flower beds and other places, because it can create a natural and beautiful landscape effect, and has the characteristics of extensive management, rich species, wild interest, low planting cost and long viewing period. therefore, it has become the most unique element in the field of landscaping. The following editor will take you to enjoy the elegant demeanor of the February orchid and understand the planting methods and techniques of the February orchid.

Sowing time:

Sowing from August to September, flowering in the next spring, February orchid resistant to drought, barren, cold, very good seed, sowing, covering soil, watering, daily maintenance on it.

Planting methods and techniques of Cymbidium:

1. Soil: February orchid is not strict with soil. It is best to choose sandy soil that is loose, fertile and well drained. Potted February orchid has higher requirements for basin soil. Here, we can consider the uniform mixing of 6 parts of garden soil, 2 parts of perlite and 1 part of plant ash, and enough base fertilizer should be placed in the basin.

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

3. Temperature: due to the cold resistance of February orchid, the temperature control can be extensive, and the most suitable temperature for growth and flowering is between 15 and 25 degrees.

4. Fertilization: orchid likes fertilizer in February. Sufficient fertility will not only make February orchid grow faster, but also promote the flowering and fruiting of February orchid to fertilize four 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.

5. Insect diseases: the common pests in February orchid planting are aphids, cabbage insects, snails, leaf miners and so on. If pests are found, drug control should be carried out in time.

6. Pruning: in order to maintain a good ornamental effect of February orchid, it must be controlled not to make it sturdy, and it is generally trimmed to a height of 10 ~ 15 cm with a lawn mower during the fruiting period.

[editor's comments] February orchid is a common wild vegetable in early spring, also known as Zhuge vegetable. Its stems and leaves are rich in nutrition, and its seeds contain high oil content. Whether it is cooking or squeezing oil, it is extremely beneficial to the human body. Field collection is usually carried out from March to April in spring, and artificial planting can be selected in August and September. The above first Agricultural Classic editor introduced to you the planting methods and maintenance skills of February orchid. I hope it will be helpful to you.