A summary of the functions of pearl orchids

There are many kinds of orchids, one of which is pearl orchids. So, what are the functions of pearl orchids? Maybe some friends don't know much about this, so let's take a look at it together.

Basic information of pearl orchid

Pearl hanging orchid is composed of a string of bulging, full green oval leaves, also known as jadeite bead, lover's tears, Buddha bead hanging orchid, emerald bead, green bell, green bell, florescence is usually from December of that year to January of the following year.

Pearl orchid prefers loose and fertile soil rich in organic matter. It grows best in the environment of warmth, high humidity and strong scattered light. High temperature and high humidity should be avoided in summer, otherwise it is easy to rot stems and die. Potted flowers can be cultivated in the shade of rain protection. After autumn, the plants will resume growth, increase light and topdressing liquid fertilizer.

The function of pearl orchid

1, ornamental value: a round, thick heart-shaped leaves, like a string of wind chimes swaying in the wind, this is its leaves. Because of the mutual growth of leaves, sparse growth, round heart-shaped, dark green, thick and succulent, very much like beads, it is known as Buddha beads, green grapes, green bells. Others call it the Buddha bead hanging orchid and the lover's tears.

2, purify the air: Pearl orchid also has a strong effect of absorbing toxic gases, if 1-2 pots can be placed in the room, then the waste gas in the air can be absorbed, and some people call pearl orchid a "green purifier".

3. Medicinal value: Pearl orchid can be planted indoors for viewing and decoration, and can also be suspended in front of the window and on the wall. The whole herb of Pearl Cymbidium can be used medicinally, with the effect of clearing away heat and detoxification, nourishing yin and moistening the lungs, reducing swelling and dispersing blood stasis.

The culture method of pearl orchid

1. Soil: the root system of the plant is very shallow and can be planted in a shallow pot. Generally, tiles are used to cover the bottom hole, and a layer of cinder or coarse sand is laid to increase air permeability and filtration (especially when commonly used plastic pots are planted). The soil had better use rotten leaf soil (the fallen leaves of autumn and winter trees are mixed with a certain amount of crushed soil. Mix in a certain amount of sand (the ratio of soil to sand is about 1:3).

2. Watering: it is easy to rot roots in summer, watering should not be too frequent, it should be irrigated with a small sprinkler can.

3. Temperature: sex likes warm and humid, cold-tolerant (low temperature of 0 ℃ when cultivated in Jianghuai region), high temperature, the optimum temperature is about 20 ℃ ~ 28 ℃. It grows slowly at high temperature and low temperature, and almost dormant in high temperature environment.

4. Fertilization: "thin fertilizer" should be applied frequently in spring and autumn. Spraying 1-3 ‰ nitrogen fertilizer and potassium dihydrogen phosphate on the leaf surface is beneficial to make it more green and fat and improve the ornamental value.

5. Insect diseases: there are few diseases and insect pests, and aphids are one of them in spring, which should be wiped out or sprayed with 1500 times omethoate in time, while mites in summer and autumn should be killed with 1000 times triclofenac. Pay attention to ventilation and increase leaf humidity, can reduce the infection of mites.

The arrangement of pearl orchids

1. Pearl orchids are placed in the kitchen

The kitchen is a workshop with frequent operation and bits and pieces, smoke and temperature are larger, so it is not suitable to put large potted plants, while hanging potted plants is more appropriate. Among them, pearl hanging orchid is the best, and a pot of pearl hanging orchid is placed in the living room, which can absorb indoor harmful gases such as carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides within 24 hours, and play the role of air screening program.

two。 Pearl orchids are arranged in the bedroom

Pearl hanging orchid is easy to cultivate and adaptable, and it is one of the most traditional indoor hanging plants. Its leaves are slender and soft, and small plants are drawn from the axils of the leaves, hanging from the basin, stretching and hanging, like flowers, evergreen all the year round. Pearl orchid is the "king of formaldehyde removal" in plants.

This is the end of the relevant introduction to the pearl orchid. I believe that after reading it, we will have a certain understanding of the pearl orchid. If there are friends who want to raise pearl orchids, you can refer to the relevant knowledge that I introduce to you.