Crab claw orchid cuttage in summer

In summer, when cutting, you should select strong and pest free branches, which can be as long as 3-7 knots. Before cutting, it should be disinfected with carbendazim, and the branches should be dried in the state of healing. Prepare suitable soil, preferably disinfect first. Finally, the cuttings are close to the substrate and watered, which can be covered with plastic bags to reduce excessive evaporation of water.

I. cutting the insert

When cutting in summer, the branches used should be strong enough and free from pests. It's better to use the plump and rigid leaves. The roots of the branches that are too dry are relatively slow. The cuttings are only 3 - 7 knots, no need to use too long branches

2. Simple handling

Before cutting, it is necessary to carry out simple treatment. If possible, it is better to use carbendazim for disinfection, or put it directly in the ventilated place for drying. In order to cut the branches without too much water, in the state of dry healing, its rooting speed is faster than usual.

3. Prepare the matrix

It is also very important to select the substrate. If the soil used is too sticky or has bacteria, it will affect the rooting of cuttings. Try to use the soil with better air permeability, and do a good job of disinfection before use, so as to avoid the infection of bacteria.

4. Cutting

The last step is very simple. Just insert the branches into the substrate. After cutting, press the soil with fine soil and water it. We all know that summer is relatively hot, in order to avoid the rapid evaporation of water, we can put a plastic bag on it, so that it can have a good moisture.

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