The breeding method of [Cymbidium]

Tiger tail orchid, perennial foliage plant, also known as tiger skin orchid, yellow tail orchid and so on. Next, let's take a look at the breeding method of tiger tail orchid.

Tiger tail orchid is a herb of Liliaceae, mostly for office and study. Potted plants are often arranged in the living room. Because there are many varieties, different varieties form different leaf varieties. The underground stem of Cymbidium is a plant with no bifurcations and branches, and the leaves are clustered from top to bottom. Generally, the height of the whole plant is about 60cm, and the general Cymbidium is yellowish and green alternately. According to its leaf type, it can be divided into Phnom Penh tiger tail orchid, short leaf tiger tail orchid, stone pen tiger tail orchid and so on.

In fact, the tiger tail orchid will bloom if it is raised well, and most of its flowers are light white, some slightly green, and the flowering period is generally around December. Tiger tail orchid leaves are relatively strong, the color is also good-looking, not only can bring vitality, but also a good helper to purify the air in home decoration. So many people like to raise tiger tail orchids. Then you need to know the habits of tiger-tailed orchid in order to cultivate it better.

Tiger tail orchid is a kind of orchid, white palm like the warm and humid environment, but also has the same drought-resistant effect as Dryopteris. Prefer light in daily growth, but it will not be affected by cloudy and rainy days, and the demand for light is not very high. It generally grows at about 35 degrees Celsius. In winter, if the temperature is kept above 10 degrees Celsius, you can pass the winter safely. Generally, the characteristic of growing soil is sandy soil, and spring and summer is the period of rapid growth. The propagation of Cymbidium is mainly based on cuttings and ramets, and the seeds are not suitable for survival.

How to raise tiger tail orchid

1. The demand for soil: like domestic plants such as Hongyun, cyclamen, epiphyllum, and Dishui Guanyin, the soil required by Tiger tail Orchid is loose, and its air permeability is also required. A case of plank soil is an ordinary cultivated soil. After growing up, you can choose a special fertilizer soil for cultivation.

2. Temperature demand: Tiger Pilan's other requirements are actually not harsh, but it is more entangled with the temperature, because the environment for its growth and development is about 25 degrees Celsius, which inhibits growth if it is low, and stops growing if it is high. Be sure to keep the temperature above 10 degrees Celsius in winter, or you will be frostbitten.

3. Water demand: water, like other plants, can keep the soil moist, but not too wet, especially causing stagnant water. Less watering in winter, usually 1-2 times a winter.

4, the demand for light: Tiger skin likes the sun, even if the sun is direct, it will not lead to death because of transpiration too fast, but put it in the shade for a long time, and the leaves will turn yellow. So try to get as much light as possible.

5. The demand for construction: Tiger Pilan can grow into a plant in a few months, so at this time, in order to ensure beauty and growth needs. Mainly to build places where the growth is relatively luxuriant. The extent of sunlight exposure during the guarantee period.

6. the need to change the basin: in the second or third year, Hu Pilan needs to change the soil to ensure the normal intake of nutrients during the period.

7. Demand for damage caused by pests: generally speaking, the diseases suffered by tiger tail orchids are leaf spot disease caused by pests or weevil, etc. Some pesticides can be injected properly.

8, the demand for fertilizer tiger skin as long as the soil nutrients can be sufficient, generally do not need to fertilize the soil, but in the basin need to increase the amount of nutrition.

Maintenance of Tiger tail Orchid

1. Its planting is very simple, and it does not require many conditions. Tiger tail orchid has strong adaptability and extensive management. 3 parts of fertile garden soil and 1 part of cinder can be used in pot cultivation, and then a small amount of bean cake crumbs or poultry dung can be added as base fertilizer.

2. Fertilizer is needed in the growing period, but there is no requirement in other periods. Tiger tail orchid has no great demand for fertilizer, but it can grow better if it can be watered once every 10 to 15 days during the growing period.

3. It needs the right amount of light. Potted tiger tail orchid should not be in the dark for a long time, should often be given scattered light, otherwise, the leaves will be dark, lack of vitality. But do not suddenly move to the sun, should first adapt to the dark light.

4. It needs to be propagated and cultivated in this way. The propagation 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.

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The propagation 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 above is the whole content of the breeding methods of tiger tail orchid that I have summarized for you. I hope this article can help you. Please continue to follow us.