What is Hutou Orchid? matters needing attention in the Culture of Hutou Orchid

Hutou orchid usually blossoms from February to March every year, and its flower pattern and color belong to a relatively strange kind of orchid, so its ornamental effect is also different from that of other orchids.

I. the morphological characteristics of Cymbidium.

Tiger orchid, epiphyte. Pseudobulbs stout, long elliptic, slightly flattened. Leaves 7-8 tufted, broadband, thinly leathery, as long as 90cm, usually 2-3cm wide, apex acuminate, base opposite and embracing each other, entire. Scape suberect, often shorter than leaves, sparsely 6-12 flowers; floral bracts ca. 5mm; pedicel with ovary ca. 4cm long; flowers light yellowish green, slightly scented osmanthus; middle sepals subooblong, 4.5-6cm long, 1.2-1.8cm wide, yellowish green, with purplish brown halo abaxially; lateral sepals obliquely oblong, slightly narrower; petals narrower than sepals, 5-12mm wider, light yellowish green, with purplish red spots at base. Labellum slightly short clawed, 3-lobed, lateral lobes erect, with purplish red stripes, middle lobe slightly reflexed, margin undulate, upper surface of labial disc pubescent, 2 folds parallel, growing hairs; gynoecium very long, 3-4.2cm long. The florescence is from February to March.

II. Matters needing attention in the culture of Cymbidium

1. Planting: potted Cymbidium should be planted as soon as possible after ramet. You can use medium-sized flowerpots as containers. In the operation, first fill a small amount of basin soil, and then put the new plant to be righted, fill the soil, slightly press. Water it once, and then put it in a shady place. Pay attention to the location should avoid blowing directly through the wind, usually 4-6 weeks should not be topdressing. It is best to take shade for several days before the plant is exposed to normal light.

two。 Soil: the mixed matrix composed of rotten leaves, coarse sand and garden soil can be used, and their ratio is 2 by volume, 0.5 / 0.5 / 0.50.

3. Humidity: Hutou orchid likes higher air humidity because its roots are often exposed in the air. The climate in North China is dry in autumn, winter and spring, so it is often necessary to spray water on the ground, platform and plant around the plant. To increase the humidity of the air. There is a short period of dormancy after flowering, during which watering should be reduced. During the vigorous growth period of spring and summer, do not dry early, otherwise it will have a great impact on the growth and flowering.

4. Water and fertilizer: paying attention to fertilization in the growing season is an important measure to cultivate Cymbidium. The fermented cake fertilizer, chicken manure and so on can be mixed with the fermented soil of 1 stroke 3, and then add water to make a ball with a diameter of about 2 square meters, and set aside for ten days. During the storage season, it is applied to the edge of the basin of the tiger head, and the fertilizer can be slowly released for orchid growth by watering. It can be used twice a year, several tablets at a time. In the peak growing season. If you still feel that fertilizer is insufficient, you can also apply fermented liquid fertilizer every other day.

5. Lighting: Tiger head orchid likes to sparse shade environment, it is best to receive no less than 4 hours of scattered sunlight every day, but it should be shaded by high temperature in summer and autumn, and it should be exposed to sufficient sunlight when it is low in winter and spring.

6. Temperature: it likes warmth and is not hardy. It grows well in the temperature range of 18-26 ℃. The overwintering temperature should not be lower than 5, and it is best to keep it above 12 ℃.

7. Diseases and insect pests: Hutou orchid will be endangered by virus disease, anthrax and other harmful animals, if it occurs, timely measures should be taken to deal with it.

This is the end of the introduction of Tiger head Orchid. After reading the above introduction, do you also have a love for this unique orchid? If you also want to raise a pot of tiger orchid, you can choose to place it in the living room, study and other places, which can enhance the beauty of these places.