How big a basin does a gentleman orchid like and how to change it

The gentleman orchid likes the flowerpot of moderate size, does not need to be too big, needs to choose the flowerpot according to the size of the plant. The width of the flowerpot is determined according to the leaf length, accounting for 2/3 of the leaf extension length. In the aspect of height, the root system can be extended normally according to the growth of the plant. Change the pot in the spring and autumn, take the plant out of the original flowerpot and plant it in the new flowerpot.

1. How big is the basin

When raising a gentleman's orchid, it likes flowerpots of moderate size, which do not need to be too large, and flowerpots need to be selected according to the size of plants, and must not be cultivated in large pots, otherwise water accumulation will cause rotting at the root system and affect the growth of plants. and the proportion of the plant is not coordinated, not very beautiful. The width of the flowerpot is determined by the leaf length, accounting for 2/3 of the leaf extension length.

In terms of height, according to the plant growth, it does not need to be too deep, so as to ensure that the root system can stretch normally. If the root system is relatively dense, choose a larger flowerpot. If the flowerpot is too shallow, the root system will be difficult to stretch and affect the absorption of water and fertilizer. If the number of roots is small, the choice of flowerpots should not be too high.

Second, how to change the basin

1. Time: the time to change the basin is in spring and autumn, and the temperature can be stabilized above 20 degrees Celsius, which is very beneficial to the recovery of plant roots, and attention must be paid to avoiding flowering.

2. Take out: use a knife to draw a circle around the flowerpot, pour out the old pot soil, and then trim the roots to remove the old soil and old roots.

3. Planting: prepare the new pot soil, straighten the plant in the middle of the flowerpot, shake the flowerpot and fill the soil, then compact the soil and pour water into it.