How to raise one-leaf orchid in winter

One-leaf orchid is a common foliage plant in the family, and daily maintenance is a matter of concern, especially the low temperature in winter. One-leaf orchid likes high temperature and humid environment. Once the temperature is below 5 degrees, frostbite is very likely. So how to raise a leaf orchid in winter? Come and have a look with the editor.

1. Pruning

When the temperature is low in winter, the branches will inevitably turn yellow, so it must be removed in time when it is found, in order to avoid the old leaves and new leaves competing for nutrients and water, thus affecting the normal growth of the plant. In addition, withered branches and diseased branches should also be pruned in time, in order to prevent the decay of old branches, while some grow to new branches, cutting off these branches to increase the ventilation and light transmittance of the plant is beneficial to the growth of Cymbidium.

2. Move indoors

One-leaf orchid is more suitable for warm and humid environment, so the environment with low temperature in winter is not suitable for its growth, so the potted plant is moved to indoor culture at this time. Because the indoor temperature is relatively high, it is conducive to the leaf orchid to spend the winter, and there can be no strong wind indoors, so the cold wind may cause the plant to wither and die in serious cases. However, it can not be ventilated, and proper ventilation is still needed when breeding, which will make the leaf orchid survive the winter safely.

3. Pay attention to fat and water

One-leaf orchid grows very slowly in winter, and sometimes stops growing, so it does not have a great demand for fertilizer and water in winter, so it is watered every 1-2 months. In addition, fertilizer needs to be applied every two months, but pay attention to the concentration of fertilizer, must be thin fertilizer, otherwise it will cause losses to the root system. In addition, winter farming must not be overwatered, once caused by stagnant water may lead to a leaf orchid rotten roots, but also reduce air humidity.

4. Build a shed

One-leaf orchid is suitable for potted plants, but many friends often plant it directly on land, so there is no way to move it indoors, and in order to ensure its safety and reading, it is necessary to build a plastic shed to keep warm. The size of the plastic shed is determined according to the planting area and quantity of one-leaf orchid.

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