When is the best time to divide orchids and how?

Lily of the valley is Asparagaceae, Lily of the valley is a perennial herb, also known as Junying grass, reed and so on, the distribution of many areas. Lily of the valley likes to grow in a semi-shady environment, suitable for sandy loam rich in humus, like a cool environment. Lily of the valley is about 10-30 centimeters high, the shape of the leaves is oval or ovate-lanceolate, and the color of the flowers is white. Pay attention to its toxicity and avoid eating it by mistake.

1. when is the best time to divide orchids

Orchids are suitable for division when the root activity is low, that is, after flowering and before germination.At this time, the ramet is not easy to damage its root system.But because different varieties of orchids blossom at different times, different varieties of orchids also have different optimal time for division.

2. how to divide orchids

1, prepare a new pot, to separate orchids, first of all to prepare a new pot.If the plants grow more vigorously, you can divide them into several pots and prepare 2-3 new pots.If the plant does not grow very vigorously, you can divide a few pots less and prepare 1-2 new pots.The new flowerpot should have a certain degree of permeability, and can not be too large, so that it is more conducive to the growth of sub-plants.

2. Remove the old plant from the pot: After preparing the new pot, take the old plant out of the original pot and put it into clean water to wash the soil on the root system.

3. Plant division: Prepare a handle of sterilized scissors and use it to cut the plant vertically from the base of the rhizome.When you see it, cut it along the root system of the plant, so as not to hurt its roots.It should also be cut evenly to ensure that each sub-plant has an equal number of complete root systems and stems and leaves.After cutting, use disinfectant to disinfect the cut.

4. Re-potting: Put soft and breathable new soil into the new pot, and then plant the sub-plants into the new pot respectively, and put them in a warm place for slow maintenance, and wait for their survival.