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How to raise a labial orchid

Hank Schrader
2020-08-24 14:20:53
The stem of labial orchid is dark purple, with a leaf at the top, and it is very beautiful after flowering. So how to breed labial orchid? Let's take a look with Xiaobian.

The growing environment of labial orchid

The place of potted plants with labium is suitable for shade, ventilation and sufficient light. Ventilation is not easy to cause insect damage, and sufficient light is necessary for plant photosynthesis, which is very important for plant growth. Choose in a cool place is to avoid too high temperature caused by water evaporation too fast, humidity is not enough

Labiatae potted plant

Water with labial orchid

Summer is the best growth period of labium, we should pay attention to ensure sufficient water, otherwise it will affect the growth and development. However, because orchids prefer to be dried, watering should not be too frequent, and the principle of "watering when dry, stopping when wet, and drying properly" should be followed. Watering must ensure that the basin soil is fully poured, and the whole basin soil is kept wet, not semi dry and semi wet. If the soil matrix has strong hydrophobicity, it can be supplied once every two to three days. If the soil matrix has poor water absorption, it needs to be supplied once a day. In addition, it should be noted that watering is generally recommended in the early morning or evening, and it should not be done at noon when the light is the strongest. Mild boiled water is the best or slightly biased water with pH value between 5.5-6. It is recommended to use spray method for watering, which can not only increase the air humidity, but also wash the blades.

Labiatae potted plant

Fertilization with labium

A small amount of fertilizer should be applied frequently, increasing frequency to reduce the amount of fertilizer applied each time, which is more conducive to plant absorption. For the robust blue plants in the vigorous growth period, thin liquid fertilizer can be applied once every 10-15 days. Liquid fertilizer is mainly composed of natural organic matter. Organic fertilizer has comprehensive nutrition and no side effects on plants. It is the best choice for fertilization. Chemical fertilizer is not conducive to plant absorption and is mostly acidic, easy to cause bacterial pests.

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