Can you raise orchids with coconut shells?

Coconut shell block can raise orchids, not only high nutritional value, but also moisturizing ability and permeability are relatively high, do not worry about the phenomenon of rotten roots, in addition to adding some charcoal in coconut shell block, its effect is more significant, but also can drive poisonous insects effect, so coconut shell block can be used to cultivate orchids.

Coconut shell pieces can grow orchids

Coconut shell block is rich in nutrients, then, in fact, can be, coconut shell block moisture retention and permeability are relatively high, no matter how much water poured, do not worry about the phenomenon of water in the basin, so used to raise orchids is the most suitable.

With crushed coconut shell pieces added to the right amount of charcoal breeding orchids, the effect will be more significant, can make the root development more robust, absorption capacity becomes stronger, which is rich in phosphorus, potassium and calcium elements, can make the bud pregnant more, but also have the effect of extending the flowering period, so in the growth process of orchids, just spray some nutrient solution regularly, no need to fertilize again.

The method of cultivating orchids with coconut shell pieces 1. Mash and disinfect

The coconut shell block will be smashed into small pieces, the smaller the better, the size of about 1 cm is the most appropriate, more conducive to the absorption of nutrients by orchids, its effect will be more significant, smashed after drying in the sun for 6 hours, will attach to the coconut shell block bacteria virus all killed.

2. Planting

Put the crushed and disinfected coconut shell into the flowerpot, fill it to 2 cm of the flowerpot, then put the orchid into it, and the rest can be added to the cultivation substrate. If there is charcoal in the home, it is best to add some to the cultivation substrate, which can prevent pests and diseases.

3. Watering

After planting, it is necessary to irrigate the root water once, and then place the scattered place. It can be watered within 7 days after planting. After that, it can be watered according to the orchids 'ability to absorb water. Generally, it can be watered once every 7 days. If the orchids grow slowly, some nutrient solution can also be added.