Transplanting method of lipstick orchid

Lipstick orchids are mainly planted by cuttings. the method is to cut about 15 cm-long robust branches from the top and cut them into sandy soil, which can survive and take root in about 1 month. After about 2 months, the cuttings seedlings will grow very vigorously, at this time, the plants can be transplanted into flowerpots for pot planting, 5 or 6 plants can be implanted in each pot, depending on the size of the flowerpot.

This process is relatively simple to say, but you all understand it at that time. How to transplant the seedlings of lipstick orchid? The following editor explains for you, hoping to be helpful to those who like lipstick hanging orchids but do not know how to plant them.

1. Distribution of soil

Lipstick orchid likes loose and fertile soil, it is recommended that the soil is slightly acidic and good drainage, peat soil + sand + vermiculite can be used to make culture soil. Lipstick orchid has little demand for fertility. Before going into the pot, an appropriate amount of hoof horns of livestock or broken animal bones can be added to the substrate, or a small amount of calcium superphosphate can be added as base fertilizer to promote better plant growth.

2. Selection of basin

Lipstick hanging orchids are often hung indoors or placed on the balcony in family farming, so we are not picky about the choice of pots. We can choose pots of various materials, or even home-made flowerpots. But if you put it indoors, you need to put a plate at the bottom of the flowerpot to hold the excess water from the basin. As long as the size of the flowerpot is moderate and there are running holes in the bottom of the pot, it is convenient to manage. Of course, this also needs to be carefully selected according to the growth of the plant.

3. Upper basin

Before putting on the pot, first remove the pot for the seedlings, and then plant the seedlings into a flowerpot covered with culture soil. When potting, straighten the seedlings, then spread and cover a layer of soil, then gently press the soil around the seedlings with both hands, and finally pour a certain amount of water, so that the pot is finished.

4. Maintenance

Because lipstick orchids like a ventilated and cool environment, after transplanting the seedlings, put the flowerpot in such an environment. Usually pay attention to give it proper light, timely watering, wait for the plant to slow down after the normal growth can be restored. In order to promote plant growth, a small amount of rarefied liquid fertilizer can be sprayed properly.

5. Pruning

After the plant resumes growth, in order to promote its germination of new branches and produce more high-quality flowers, we also need to properly pick and prune them. During the growing period, do a good job of picking the heart, pruning properly before the flower, and cut off the residual flowers after the flowers fade. This can not only save nutrients, but also promote it to sprout more branches and produce more beautiful flowers.

The above is the transplanting method of lipstick orchid introduced by Xiaobian. Have you all learned it? I hope this article pushed by the editor will be of some help to you.