Bulbophyllum flowers are fragrant and shade-tolerant, making them ideal for farming on balconies with little light. You can climb the vines, you can also hang, and when you bloom, a small flower ball hangs down, which is not only beautiful but also full of fragrance. So how should the bulb orchid be raised, so that it can flower early and bloom more?
Conservation methods and precautions for bulbous orchids
If you want to raise a bulbous orchid, you must first understand the growth habits of the bulbous orchid. Bulbophyllum is a perennial evergreen climbing shrub native to Southern China, Southeast Asia and Oceania. Bulbophyllum orchids prefer warm climates, and the leaves are leathery and have a certain drought tolerance. Xiyang is also resistant to shade and not to the sun, and when it comes to maintenance, blue demon recommends that you focus on the following points.
1. The potted soil is loose and does not accumulate water
Bulbophyllum orchids prefer loose and breathable slightly acidic soil, potted soil can be used to add 1/5 of vermiculite or river sand from general nutrient soil to increase air permeability and reduce the probability of water accumulation. With its own soil, you can use 4 parts of peat soil, 2 parts of saprophyll soil, 3 parts of perlite, 1 part of organic fertilizer, and a small amount of bone meal to mix and plant.
2, the size of the pot should be appropriate
Whether the bulb can flower is closely related to the size of the pot, when the pot is too large, the root system of the bulb is not full of pots, it will be difficult to flower, so when planting bulbous orchids, you should choose a pot of the right size according to your own needs.
For example, the seedlings of the bulbous orchid are relatively small, and it is hoped that the long seedlings will be the mainstay, and the pots can be used slightly larger at this time, which is more appropriate than the 1-2 circles larger than the original soil mass. If you want bulbous orchid seedlings to flower as soon as possible, you can choose smaller pots to water without effort. If the root system is already full of soil mass, you can change the same size or one size as the original pot, if the root system is not full, you can change the same type of pot.
3. Watering and fertilizing
Bulbophyllum orchids prefer relatively humid environments, but are also more drought tolerant and tend to grow quickly when fertilizer is plentiful. Therefore, during the growth period of bulbous orchids, it is recommended to keep the fertilizer sufficient, water dry and wet, and apply the general fertilizer every 7-10 days.
The flowering period of the bulb is generally in April-June, and the good maintenance can continue to flower until September, so after entering March, you can control water and increase phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to promote the flowering of bulbous orchids. The flowering characteristics of bulbous orchids are somewhat similar to those of bougainvillea, which need to be easier to flower in a slightly arid environment, so each watering can wait for the leaves of bulbous orchids to be slightly soft before watering, and at the same time, flower dodo No. 2 or potassium dihydrogen phosphate fertilizer can be added when watering.
4. Reasonable lighting
Bulbophyllum is more shade tolerant, but if there is too little light, it will only grow leaves and rarely flower. In late autumn, winter and early spring, full daylight can be given, while in summer only soft light in the morning or evening can be received. If the light is too strong, the bulbous orchid is prone to the overall yellowing of the leaves, and it is also prone to sunburn.
But it can not be placed in a hidden environment for a long time, too little light will affect the flowering, usually can be maintained on the brightly lit balcony.
5. Wintering management
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The cold tolerance of the bulb orchid is very general, and the temperature requirements for safe wintering are above 5 degrees, and the general indoor culture can be satisfied. If it is maintained outdoors, it is recommended to enter the house for winter when the temperature is below 5 degrees Celsius. The ambient temperature is maintained above 10 degrees, and the winter orchid can also continue to grow.
6. Pest control
Bulbophyllum growth rate is relatively fast, pot climbing flower trellis when the branches and leaves are dense, poor ventilation, easy to cause tick shell insects, usually management should be more prevention, when the branches and leaves are too dense should be properly sheared, enhance ventilation. Or use a larger climbing trellis to pull the branches apart to keep the inside of the plant well ventilated to avoid infection with the insect shells.
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