How to raise lotus petal orchids

Selected six elements of lotus petal orchids

One, flower type: whether the real flowers, there is no false; we see the mountain (or on the ground) petal flowers, but also to distinguish, if the flower is tight, thin, soft, shriveled and dull, not stretching, not Xuan Ang, may be a long time drought, the air is dry and water loss and the end of the flower can be opened enough, we call it "false"! We call it "pseudo-flowering". "False nature of flowers" more than unstable, planted after the full absorption of water, petal feet to be dramatically elongated, the prototype has changed, and later re-flowering is more difficult to reappear in the face of beauty. Only the flowers that bloom in the right amount of moisture and dryness can be evaluated and selected. After a long rain, the flowers, I think the petal feet a little longer is not a big problem, only good color beauty, after the pot, a little dry maintenance, the re-flowering petal feet will no longer show long.

Two, bract shell: bract shell is an important basis for the review of one of the flowers, bract shell if "rotten shell", even if a moment to see good flowers, I think it is still a coincidence, it is difficult to stabilize. Good bract shell and is "thick", "hard", "long" all ready, only both thick and glutinous and hard, and long and brightly colored, ribbed through the top of the layer from the outside to the inside of a layer than a layer of brightly colored, bright bract shells The good flower can be stabilized, "green paste shell", never return to the ancient for the mortal.

Three, cupped heart: If the petals are male, that is, cupped heart white head, deep pockets, the flower type is bound to be stable. The stronger the male the more stable. And vice versa, obviously.

Four, plant characteristics of the various ministries: good flowers plant more than a complete turnaround characteristics (but there are some characteristics of the end of the good flowers will be able to), if the plant has no good characteristics and good flowers, this is just a fluke.

1, lotus petal flower plant, should be the root round and symmetrical, reed head is large, full, like "net bottle"; leaf sheath is high, thick, concave or "horseshoe" shape, the mid-vein is high convex, hook groove is obvious, veins through the top; the inner leaf is erect, the outer leaf is oblique, the edge of tooth The inner leaves are erect, the outer leaves are oblique, the teeth of the margin are thick and even, the bracts are thick, long and hard, the middle tendon is not convex, and the tongue is difficult to be rounded; the tendon pattern is not colorful, and the color is difficult to be bright.

2, tout petal plant, should be root are fine round, reed head round, like "water chestnut"; leaf sheath straight long, concave, firm as a needle; some sheaths also curled, veins through the top, compared to the lotus petal and more fine rain sinking; leaf blade concave, acute shrinkage of the collection of tip; leaf thick glutinous, veins through the top like silver line; hook groove deep, margin teeth are fine and even, the plant type is strict The foot is straight and the tail hangs down like a ring; there are also the characteristics of hard and thick standing leaves, and the hand feeling is moist, glutinous, soft and fine.

3, butterfly petals and odd flower plants, should be meat roots more forked, "dragon root" luxuriant, "Lingjiao" frequently; reeds head is large, different shapes: some "ginger", some "block" shape, some leaves between the long buds, some buds born in the top of the reed, there are buds in the buds again buds; some groups of buds clustered, leaf sheaths twisted and diverse, sheath end more colorful tops or rice-like beads. Leaf blade in a thousand different forms; careful observation that there is not out of the strange flowers.

Fifth, flower color authenticity: mountain picking color flower, need to look at the front and back two sides of the color: positive color color back dark, the color of this flower is difficult to count the precious; downhill for a long time flower discoloration, can not be seen at first sight on the love of; color pure and unadulterated for the true color, the true color bright square for the precious.

Sixth, the fragrance of the flower has the true meaning: the two edges of the leaf blade can be seen clearly, and the deeper the edge of the teeth, the more fragrant it is; the fragrance of the toothless spring orchid is strong, which must be false to find out the reason; don't be careless to pay tuition fees. Orchids are endless, and famous flowers must have famous features. With more insights in practice, the reasoning is true.

Introduction of Orchid Cultivation

One, choosing a good plant material is the foundation of raising good orchids. Orchid roots are fleshy roots and like to be ventilated. At present, many beginner orchid keepers use garden soil or field mud, because of poor air permeability, and watering too hard to cause rotten roots and leaves and die. The following planting materials should be used:

1. 50% of garden soil (or rotting soil) + 30% of coarse sand + 20% of coarse chaff (or fine shavings) mixed evenly, and the bottom of the pot should be padded with chestnut-sized brick particles.

2, clean coarse river sand (infrastructure sand sieve can be discarded) 60% + wood shavings (or waste of edible fungi cultivation materials or snake wood) 40%, the bottom of the pot should be brick bottom.

3, high-quality fishing pond mud particles. That is, the sun-dried pollution-free pond mud broken into broad beans and peanuts size particles. The bottom of the pot with brick particles bottom

4, peanut-meter-sized bricks 60% + orchids special bark substrate 40% mixed evenly.

Beginner orchid planting, should not use large pots, generally 15-20cm caliber international pots or trumpet pots are appropriate, 3-5 plants can be planted in each pot.

Two, family balcony orchids, to prevent sun exposure, wind blowing, freezing. Exposure to the sun will cause burnt ends and dry leaves, but not too much shade, too much shade will affect the flowering. Also pay attention to improve the air humidity.

Three, watering and fertilization. Be careful to keep the plant material moist, summer watering should be carried out in the morning and evening, spring and fall can be carried out in the afternoon, winter should be less watering. Should master not dry not water, see dry that is watering, watering must be the principle of penetration. Fertilizer should master the principle of thin fertilizer, can choose composite particles (preferably special flower fertilizer). Each pot dry application of 6-8 grains, or water 1000 times watering. Can also be applied to the "flower God" bio-organic and fertilizer in the pot edge, each time 3-6 grams / pot can be. When applying the fertilizer, it should be noted that the fertilizer can not touch the orchid head or buds to avoid fertilizer damage. Fertilizer should be applied once a month, but not in winter. If you can spray foliar fertilizer every 10-15 days, the effect will be better.

Four, control pests and diseases. The main diseases of orchids are black spot disease (anthracnose) and leaf rot, etc., which can be prevented and treated with antibacterial drugs such as metribuzin and carbendazim. The main insect pests of orchids are shellfish, thrips, etc., which can be sprayed with insecticides such as speed kill or oxalic acid. The use of pesticides should be in accordance with the instructions to master the concentration. To adhere to the prevention-oriented, every year during the period of April-October, every 10 days spraying is appropriate.

First time orchid growers can grow some common orchids first, and then gradually increase the grade after gaining experience. Our orchid store has orchid pots, sprayers, substrates, fertilizers and medicines, etc. Please feel free to inquire.

Introduction of orchid management

January: Orchids like moisture and fear of humidity, like dry and fear of dryness, in this month, watering is appropriate in the morning, insecticides, fungicides each once, foliar fertilization 1-2 times.

Note: prevent cold wind attack, this month does not apply fertilizer.

February: spring buds sprouting, every ten days sterilization and insecticide once, thin fertilizer intermittent application.

Note: prevent fertilizer too thick and hurt the buds and leaves.

March: spring equinox, the weather is getting warmer. Early cut off has been ornamental flowers and leaves, can be leaf and potting soil fertilizer cross, to light is appropriate. This month the best time for orchids to split and change pots.

Note: Supplemental organic fertilizer and increase light and insecticide sterilization.

April: rainy season, sterilization and disease prevention is the most important thing this month. Foliar spraying 1-2 times to remove leaf dust to facilitate photosynthesis.

Attention: prevent excessive rain, high temperature damage, let orchids receive more sunlight.

May: the sun is getting stronger, should be appropriate shade, more fertilizer, but not too thick, should be changed pots as soon as possible in the cloudy days.

Note: Prevent new shoots from insect pests.

June: the beginning of summer steam, vegetative orchids, four seasons orchid day by day after all, between the morning and evening spraying and watering the foliage 1-2 times, insecticides and sterilization should be carried out in the cool evening, and more after the application of thin fertilizer.

Note: It is not advisable to change pots at random.

July: small summer, summer season, should be sprayed in the morning and evening, increase the degree of shade, increase the application of organic fertilizer, watering should be carried out at night. Orchid pots placed between the water basin and sprinkler wetland cooling.

Note: prevent heat injury orchids, should be ventilated.

August: the beginning of autumn, increase organic fertilizer, insecticide sterilization watering should still be carried out at night, this month is the vegetative orchid, four seasons orchid blooming period, after the flower should be supplemented with nutrients.

Note: must prevent heat stroke.

September: summer is the most prosperous, should spray more water, according to the normal dosage of insecticide sterilization. The scape of ink orchid, spring orchid and cymbidium orchid has come out, protect the flower buds.

Note: Orchids should not be exposed to the sun.

October: increase the amount of light, increase the frequency of watering according to the situation, except for the flowering plants, fertilizer should be applied 2-3 times, changing pots and materials should be completed before the end of this month, spraying and washing the orchid leaves 1-2 times, and dusting the foliage.

Note: Strengthen the sterilization to prevent the orchid plant from carrying disease through the winter.

November: early frost is coming, fertilization should be stopped, watering and spraying in the morning, killing insects and sterilizing 2-3 times.

Note: fear of cold orchids should be gradually moved into the room.

December: orchids enter hibernation, avoid changing pots and fertilization. Insecticide sterilization 2-3 times, watering in the morning on a sunny day.

Note: prevent cold and frost.