Illustration of how to cut lipstick orchid

Lipstick hanging orchid, also known as flower vines or lipstick, because the flowering shape is similar to lipstick, hence the name. Lipstick hanging orchid green leaves with flowers, coupled with Corolla peculiar, is loved by the majority of flower friends, is a kind of high appreciation value of flowering plants, is the home hanging flowers in the boutique. So, how do lipstick orchids propagate? The planting of lipstick hanging orchid mostly uses the method of cutting to propagate. The following editor illustrates how lipstick orchids are cut for you.

1. Time

The cutting of lipstick should be carried out in spring and autumn.

2. Distribution of soil

According to the growth characteristics of lipstick orchid, we know that this plant likes loose, breathable, well-drained sand, so we can cultivate it with sand. Of course, in order to achieve the effect of loose air permeability and good drainage, we can also use serpent sawdust + perlite + coarse sand to make culture soil.

3. Cuttings

If lipstick orchids are propagated by cuttings, we need to cut strong branches as cuttings, each with a length of 7-10 cm. Remove the leaves above one end of the cuttings, leaving only two or three leaves above the cuttings.

4. Cuttage

Before cutting, we need to make sure that the cuttings are provided with appropriate temperature and humidity, which is more conducive to the rooting and sprouting of cuttings. When cutting, first use branches or chopsticks to cut a hole of the right size in the soil, and then insert the cuttings into it; after cutting, it can take about a month to take root and grow seedlings, and when the root system grows more, it can be transplanted into the pot.

5. Maintenance

During the growth of young plants, in addition to keeping them in places that can accept astigmatism and ventilation, we also need to replenish the plants appropriately according to plant growth and weather conditions, and the method of water replenishment is usually sprayed with a sharp-nosed kettle. this will make the water spray more evenly, and it will be easier to control the amount of water.

Note:

1, lipstick hanging orchid in the growing period because the young plant is very fragile, must avoid the temperature is too high, especially in the hot summer, must do a good shade measures to avoid sunlight exposure.

2. Lipstick orchids are not cold-resistant, and plants should be put indoors for maintenance when the temperature is too low in winter, so as to avoid frostbite and death.

3. The best temperature for lipstick orchid growth is about 25 °C, so when entering winter, in order to ensure that the plant can survive the winter safely, it is necessary to regulate the ambient temperature to let the plant grow in an environment of no less than 12 °C.

4. Lipstick hanging orchids do not have high requirements for air humidity, but if the air is too dry, we also need to keep it moisturized. we can spray water on the surrounding environment to control the humidity.

Time: 2019-06-08 Click: