How much do I know to teach you to raise lipstick orchids?

Do you know lipstick hanging orchid? Hanging orchid is divided into lipstick hanging orchid, pearl hanging orchid, Phnom Penh hanging orchid, Chiba hanging orchid and so on. Among them, lipstick hanging orchid is one of them, lipstick hanging orchid gets its name because of its shape characteristics. Next, please follow in the footsteps of the editor and take a look at the introduction of lipstick orchids and their breeding methods.

When will lipstick orchids blossom?

Above we have been talking about the flowering period of lipstick orchid, so when on earth will lipstick orchid bloom? If the room temperature is suitable, the flowering period of lipstick will be concentrated from December to February of the following year. If the lipstick hanging orchid does not blossom at this time, it means that the method of breeding must be wrong. It may be due to improper water and fertilizer, or it may be light and temperature, the invasion of diseases and insects, and so on. In addition, lipstick hanging orchid will also appear in the process of breeding leaves and other symptoms, this 70% is due to watering problems, and this season's lipstick hanging orchid can not be exposed to the sun, to adapt to avoid the light.

The function of lipstick hanging orchid:

Lipstick hanging orchids can not only be used as potted plants to watch and purify indoor air, but also have certain medicinal value:

1, treatment of injury: hanging orchid dry whole grass research for the end, each take 9 grams, soak wine warm service.

2. Treat the swelling and pain: mash the orchid leaves, stir-fry and heat the affected area with wine.

3, treat wind poison nodulation, for a long time but not scattered: fresh Cymbidium whole grass root wash, combined glutinous rice with a little salt, smashed and applied to the affected area.

4, treat lung heat cough: 30 grams of hanging orchid root, 30 grams of rock sugar, water frying service.

The culture method of lipstick orchid:

1, suitable for soil: lipstick hanging orchid soil with loose and fertile sandy loam is better, and 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.

2. Lighting: like the semi-overcast environment. In addition to the strong light at noon in midsummer, adequate light should be given at other times of the year, especially in winter. If the light is too strong or insufficient in the placement site, the leaves will easily become light green or yellowish green.

Temperature: lipstick hanging orchid should be placed in a cool and ventilated place, and pay attention to maintain environmental humidity. 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.

4, watering frequency: the basin soil should always be kept moist, 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 autumn weather is gradually cool and cold, and the amount of water and fertilizer should be gradually reduced. The basin soil should be slightly dry in winter.

5, pruning tips: when the growth is exuberant, you can pick the heart properly 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.

Notes on lipstick hanging orchid:

Tips1: lipstick orchid should apply less nitrogen fertilizer at flowering stage, improve indoor light intensity, control lower room temperature, and promote its flowering.

Tips2: after flowering in winter, the stump stems that have flowered should be cut off in time, which can save nutrients and promote new branches.

Lipstick hanging orchid is a more common flower, put it at home, will bring some green meaning to the home. Read the introduction above, you should know the breeding method of lipstick orchid, we might as well buy a few pots of orchid to decorate the home.