When is the best time for a gentleman's orchid to change the basin? spring and autumn are the most suitable.

Magnolia needs to change soil and basin after being cultivated at home for a period of time, on the one hand, it is excessive to the new growth period, on the other hand, it is to ensure that the soil nutrients are adequate and healthy. When changing the basin, it is necessary to do a good job in the treatment of the rhizome, and to configure and prepare the cultivated soil in advance. After successfully changing the basin, pour enough water once.

1. Change the basin in Spring and Autumn

When to change the basin is the best time to maintain the orchid, the spring and autumn is the most suitable. Spring and autumn are the excessive seasons that connect the extreme heat and cold weather. The gentleman orchids in these two seasons are either in the dormant period or enter the growth boom period. In addition to the choice of season, you also need to look at the growth and development of your orchid, casually changing the pot will cause damage to the plant.

2. Reasons for changing basins

Some breeders find it troublesome to change pots, so they don't change pots at all, which is actually a very wrong idea. In the process of growth and development, the soil in the flowerpot will change, the acidity and alkalinity will fluctuate constantly, and the soil will even be sticky or alkalized, if the pot is not changed, the rhizome of Cymbidium will be damaged.

3. Deal with the rhizome

Of course, changing pots is not so simple to prepare for new soil planting. Before changing the pot, make sure that the old soil is a little dry, buckle the flowerpot upside down to take out the rhizome and retain 1/3 of the old soil. Use a sharp pruning knife to cut off rotten roots, old roots, diseased roots, etc., and soak in disinfectant solution and air-dry, waiting for transplanting into the new soil.

4. Soil selection

The new soil used for changing pots should be mixed with rotten leaf soil, pine needle soil and other nutrient soil to ensure that the nutrients in the new cultivation environment are sufficient and suitable for rhizome growth. The root should be in full contact with the soil, and after changing the soil, water should be fully watered once to ensure that the temperature and humidity are in the normal range.