To raise tiger orchid , master 3 key points. The root system is strong and developed, and the leaves are straight and beautiful.
Many friends will raise a tiger orchid at home. The tiger orchid is not only very ornamental, it can also purify the air. , absorbs formaldehyde . It is said that its ability to absorb formaldehyde is stronger than that of pothos, and the taller the plant, the stronger its ability to absorb formaldehyde. If you like tiger orchid, you must master three key points to make it full of vitality and grow longer and more prosperous.
The first point is to ensure the soil has good air permeability, drainage and fertility
Tiger orchid has a particularly strong vitality and has many advantages, so it has attracted the favor of more friends. Then, the root system of tiger orchid is relatively developed. , prefers to grow in fertile soil with good air permeability and good drainage. Because it grows very fast, we not only need to ensure that the soil has good air permeability and drainage, but also add some base fertilizer when potting to make the flowers grow. Roots grow thickly.
Because tiger orchids grow very fast, if some families do not pay attention to changing the pots, the new shoots will break the pots, and the nutrients in the soil will be exhausted. Therefore, tiger orchids must be repotted every year. If the soil is too large, tiger orchids that are too large should be divided to avoid competing with each other for nutrients.
The second point is to water less.
Tiger orchid has a strong ability to resist drought. Not only does it have a well-developed root system, but its leaves are also very full, which can store a lot of water. When watering, water it when it is dry. The principle of drying and not watering.
will not judge whether the tiger orchid needs watering. You can insert a chopstick into the flower soil and turn the soil before each watering. If the soil inside is dry, it means watering is needed.
Be sure to ventilate after watering. In summer, the temperature is high and the air flow is poor. To avoid water accumulation and stuffy roots, you must open more windows for ventilation, which can also prevent the occurrence of soft rot.
The third important point is to topdress during the growth period
The growth period of tiger orchid is mainly concentrated in spring and autumn. At this time, you will find that its germination ability is very strong, its leaves grow quickly, and it needs a lot of nutrients. For tiger orchid, He said that instead of choosing fertilizer, you can use decomposed cake fertilizer water and pour it into the flower pot. It can be quickly absorbed and utilized by the flower roots. The buds will grow faster and the leaves will grow taller.
But you must be careful not to fertilize after the temperature exceeds 32 degrees, because when the temperature is too high, the tiger orchid will also enter the dormant period, and the demand for water and nutrients is not very large. If you continue to fertilize, it will cause Obesity causes death.
