How to cultivate lipstick to make it grow better

Red-lipped hanging orchid is a kind of hanging orchid, because its flowers are bright red and get people's attention, many people also like red-lipped hanging orchid. It is not an easy task to raise red-lipped orchids, and it is necessary for the public to have an understanding of the breeding methods of red-lipped orchids.

Lipstick orchid, also known as flower vine grass, is a perennial evergreen trailing herbaceous flower of the genus Gesneriaceae. Leaves ovate-opposite, slightly fleshy. Inflorescences multi-axillary or terminal, the shape is very similar to lipstick, calyx tube-shaped, much like lipstick tube-shaped shell, so it is called "lipstick hanging orchid". Its thick green leaves coupled with bright red, strange Corolla, quite loved by people, is a good product in the family room hanging flowering plants.

Lipstick orchid culture method is suitable for the soil: lipstick orchid soil with loose and fertile sandy loam is better, the drainage is good. The pot soil is slightly acidic, and the pot culture soil made of peat soil, sand and vermiculite can be used, and an appropriate amount of calcium superphosphate is added. If the light is too strong or insufficient in the placement site, the leaves will easily become light green or yellowish green.

The temperature of the culture method of lipstick orchid: the lipstick orchid should be placed in a cool and ventilated place and pay attention to maintain the humidity of the environment. Avoid continuous high temperature and humidity, poor drainage and ventilation will cause decay. Lipstick orchids are not hardy and need to be indoors in winter.

Lipstick hanging orchid culture method of watering frequency: the basin soil should always keep moist state, avoid stagnant water in the basin, so as not to cause root rot. The water demand during the peak growth period from March to September is relatively large, so it is necessary to often water and spray to increase humidity. The weather is gradually cool and cold in autumn, and the amount of water and fertilizer should be gradually reduced. Winter basin soil should be slightly dry: lipstick hanging orchid breeding methods of pruning tips: when the growth is exuberant, you can properly pick the heart to promote branching. After the winter flowering period, the residual stems that have flowered should be cut off in time, which can save nutrients, promote new branches and make them blossom.

The flowering stage of lipstick orchid should pay attention to apply less nitrogen fertilizer, improve the intensity of indoor light, control the lower room temperature, and promote its flowering. In addition, the thing to pay attention to is that after the winter flowering, the stumps that have flowered should be cut off in time, so that lipstick orchids can save nutrients and promote new branches.

Through the introduction of the article, you are more clear about the culture methods of red-lipped orchids, right? Whether it is breeding red-lipped orchids or other orchids, we need to grasp its growth habits and take care of it patiently and meticulously in order to make it grow better.