How to raise goldfish orchids?

There are many categories of hanging orchids, one of which is goldfish hanging orchids. Maybe some friends do not have a special understanding of the culture method of goldfish hanging orchid. Today, let's briefly introduce the culture method of goldfish hanging orchid. Let's take a look at it.

What is goldfish hanging orchid?

Goldfish hanging orchid is also known as goldfish flower, hanging goldfish, kangaroo flower and so on. Goldfish Cymbidium is a perennial herb of the genus Gesneriaceae, with a semi-woody base. Goldfish hanging orchid leaves are dark green, thick leaves, small mouth, big belly, orange appearance, very much like a small goldfish, so it is called goldfish hanging orchid.

Goldfish hanging orchids like high temperature, high humidity, negative environment. The suitable temperature for the growth of goldfish hanging orchid is 18mur22 degrees Celsius, avoid low temperature. Once the growth temperature of the goldfish orchid is lower than 10 degrees Celsius, the leaves will begin to turn yellow. in the summer high temperature, the growth of the goldfish orchid is very slow, and the leaves will fall when the temperature exceeds 30 degrees Celsius.

Culture method of goldfish Cymbidium

Propagation: there are cuttings, ramets, and sowing methods, generally using the first, cutting off the top branches or stem cuttings of about a year's growth of 10cm (including 3 or 4 leaves) in spring and autumn, inserting them into the bed with coarse sand as the substrate, controlling the temperature at 20 ℃ and high humidity, which can take root after about 3 to 4 weeks. After two months, the heart can be removed and planted in the basin.

Soil: need to have basin soil rich in nutrients, loose, conducive to drainage, slightly acidic, can be mixed with marl, perlite and vermiculite, for root ventilation and drainage, peat moss, bark blocks, fern roots can also be put into a porous basin.

Lighting: like shade, do not need too long light, summer need to cover nearly half of the shade, there is a small amount of scattered light, otherwise there will be withered leaves, defoliation, autumn and winter can appropriately increase light to promote flower bud growth, need sunlight before flowering, on a bright balcony or window.

Temperature: try to control the temperature at 18-25 ℃, winter over 10 ℃ can successfully survive the winter, below 10 ℃ will have leaf yellow, leaf dry problems, 5-7 ℃ room temperature, need to take measures to prevent cold. High temperature weather will inhibit plant growth and take shading and cooling measures.

Watering: like to wet, keep the soil moist, water enough, winter dormancy period can appropriately reduce watering, when the soil surface is dry to 1cm depth, watering can be carried out. Enough water is needed during flowering and growing periods, and spraying is needed in summer to increase ambient humidity.

Fertilization: organic liquid fertilizer needs to be applied for one to two weeks during the growing period; phosphorus and potassium fertilizer can be applied before flowering to promote flowering, exuberant growth and increase ornamental; there is no need to apply fertilizer during flowering, and nitrogenous fertilizer can be applied appropriately after flowering.

When will goldfish orchids blossom?

The florescence of goldfish orchid is in spring and summer, and the florescence is longer. Whenever the flowers bloom, the orange appearance of the goldfish is very lovable, very much like many small goldfish hanging on the tops of the branches.