The secret of the culture method of tiger skin orchid

Tiger tail orchid, also known as thousand-year-old orchid and tiger skin orchid, is a perennial herb of the tequila family, with erect leaves, thick texture, linear lanceolate, white and dark green "tiger tail"-shaped horizontal stripes on the leaves, which is strange and interesting. It is good for families to raise tiger skin orchid. Let's take a look at the breeding method of tiger skin orchid.

I. the culture method of tiger skin orchid

First, the choice of soil. Tiger skin orchid soil needs to be loose and needs to be breathable, so when allocating soil for tiger skin orchid, we must pay attention to the rotten leaves of 2 and 3 and the garden soil of 1. Keep in mind that the soil must be loose and breathable, otherwise the water will not evaporate easily and lead to rotting of the rhizome.

Second, the demand for sunshine. Tiger Pilan likes the light, so be sure to let it often come into contact with the sun, it is best to put it in a place where it can be irradiated directly, if the conditions do not permit, it should also be placed in a place where the sun is relatively close, and keep it in a dark place for a long time. It will cause the leaves to turn yellow.

Third, temperature. Tiger skin orchid requires a high temperature, its suitable growth temperature is 20-30 ℃, the lowest in winter is not less than 10 ℃, so we must pay attention, especially in the north.

Fourth, watering. Tiger Pilan also has a high demand for water. generally speaking, if the soil is loose, it needs to be watered twice a week, while in winter, it only needs once because of the climate.

Fifth, pruning. The growth rate of tiger skin orchid is faster than that of other domestic green plants, so when the basin is full, it is necessary to carry out artificial pruning, mainly to cut off the old leaves and places that are too lush to ensure its sunshine and growth space.

2. Reproduction and cultivation of Tiger skin Orchid

Reproduction and cultivation: the reproduction of tiger skin orchid can be done by means of ramet and cuttings.

Ramet: suitable for all varieties of tiger skin orchid, generally combined with changing pots in spring, the method is to cut the overgrown leaves into several clumps, each with leaves, but also a section of rhizome and sucking buds, which can be planted in the pot respectively.

Cuttings: only suitable for varieties whose leaves do not have golden edges or silver veins, otherwise the yellow and white markings on the leaves will disappear and become a common species of tiger orchid. The method is to select strong and full leaves, cut them into 5-6 cm long, insert them in sand or vermiculite, expose half of the soil surface, keep a little moisture, and take root in a month or so.

The seedlings of Phnom Penh and variegated leaf varieties are green seedlings, and Phnom Penh and spotted mausoleum disappear, which reduces the ornamental value, so these varieties should not be propagated by leaf cutting, but can only be propagated by ramets.

The method of plant division is usually used in reproduction. Ramets are usually carried out in spring and autumn. Take the plant out of the basin and separate the daughter plant from the mother plant with a sharp knife. Try to avoid damaging the root system and let the separated sub-plant carry as many roots as possible. After separation, the seeds should be placed in a dark place indoors to prevent rain and control watering, so as not to cause the rot of the incision, and wait for the new leaves to grow before they can be transferred to normal maintenance.

Third, tiger skin orchid fengshui display

Tiger Pilan is placed on the balcony. The balcony is the place where the residence can be filled with air, and the plants can be placed. If there is no appearance of any type of scenery outside the balcony, thriving plants should be planted. Placed in the office green, vibrant, can bring people a good mood, but also has the role of attracting wealth, more importantly, it can protect against radiation and absorb toxic gases and dust.

The above specific introduction of the breeding methods of Tiger Pilan, I believe we all know, so that when selecting family flowers and plants, we can have more confidence in Tiger Pilan, and it is more beneficial for interior decoration.