Culture methods and matters needing attention of lipstick orchid in "herbaceous flowers"

Lipstick Cymbidium, also known as Flower Grass, Carthamus tinctorius, is a perennial evergreen trailing herbaceous flower of the genus Gesneriaceae. Lipstick orchid gets its name because its leaf shape is very similar to □ red. It is native to South Africa, with thick, bright and green mesophyll, so it is one of the top potted flowers sold in the flower market, and is one of the best ornamental plants in families.

Lipstick hanging orchids can not only be used as potted plants to watch and purify indoor air, but also have certain medicinal value:

1, treatment of injury: hanging orchid dry whole grass research for the end, each take 9 grams, soak wine warm service.

2. Treat the swelling and pain: mash the orchid leaves, stir-fry and heat the affected area with wine.

3, treat wind poison nodulation, for a long time but not scattered: fresh Cymbidium whole grass root wash, combined glutinous rice with a little salt, smashed and applied to the affected area.

4, treat lung heat cough: 30 grams of hanging orchid root, 30 grams of rock sugar, water frying service.

In addition, the price of lipstick hanging orchid is also very affordable, a lipstick hanging orchid potted plant is about 20mur30 yuan, so friends who like to raise some flowers and plants can consider buying a pot of lipstick hanging orchid to go home.

Although the lipstick orchids bought home are not prone to diseases and insect pests, when breeding lipstick orchids, we should still pay attention to soil selection, watering, pruning, reproduction and other methods as well as light, temperature, stagnant water, exposure and so on.

I. soil selection method

Red hanging orchid soil with loose and fertile sandy loam is the best, and the drainage is good. The pot soil is slightly acidic, and the pot culture soil made of peat soil, sand and vermiculite can be used, and an appropriate amount of calcium superphosphate is added.

Second, watering method

The basin soil should always remain moist and avoid stagnant water in the basin, so as not to cause root rot. The water demand during the peak growth period from March to September is relatively large, so it is necessary to often water and spray to increase humidity; the autumn weather is gradually cool and cold, and the amount of water and fertilizer should be gradually reduced. The basin soil should be slightly dry in winter.

Third, pruning methods

When the growth is exuberant, the heart can be properly removed to promote branching. After the winter flowering period, the residual stems that have flowered should be cut off in time, which can save nutrients, promote new branches and make them blossom.

IV. Methods of reproduction

The propagation of lipstick orchid can be done by cutting. Spring and autumn are the appropriate seasons. Select strong and thick branches, cut them into 1 section every 7: 10 cm, cut them in loose sand, or culture soil prepared with 50% serpentine shavings, 20% pearlite and 30% coarse sand, maintain proper humidity and receive sunshine of about 50% and 60%. After about 30 to 40 days, the roots can grow into seedlings, and after the roots grow vigorously, they can be planted in pots or flower beds.

5. Light and temperature

A, light

Like a semi-overcast environment-in the middle of the year, in addition to the strong light at noon in midsummer, adequate light should be given at other times, especially in winter. If the light is too strong or insufficient in the placement site, the leaves will easily become light green or yellowish green.

B, temperature

Lipstick hanging orchid should be placed in a cool and ventilated place, and pay attention to maintain environmental humidity. Avoid continuous high temperature and humidity, poor drainage and ventilation will cause decay. Lipstick orchids are not hardy and need to be indoors in winter.

If the room temperature is suitable, the flowering period of lipstick will be concentrated from December to February of the following year. If the lipstick hanging orchid does not blossom at this time, it means that the method of breeding must be wrong. It may be due to improper water and fertilizer, or it may be light and temperature, the invasion of diseases and insects, and so on. In addition, lipstick hanging orchid will also appear in the process of breeding leaves and other symptoms, this 70% is due to watering problems, and this season's lipstick hanging orchid can not be exposed to the sun, to adapt to avoid the light.

VII. Four points for attention

A, avoid stagnant water, this point must pay attention to, stagnant water will lead to lipstick hanging orchid rot.

B, bogey sun exposure, lipstick hanging orchid like semi-shady environment, although the need for sufficient light, but if the light is too strong, is not conducive to growth, especially in summer.

C. the flowering of lipstick orchid should be promoted by applying less nitrogen fertilizer, increasing the intensity of indoor light and controlling the lower room temperature.

D. After the winter flowering period, the residual stems that have flowered should be cut off in time, which can save nutrients and promote new branches.