Tiger tail orchid, also known as tiger tail grass, is a very common household plant, many people will put this plant at home because its leaves are large, the leaves are large, and there is a beautiful phnom penh on the leaves. But many people will raise tiger tail grass badly. Below, I will teach you how to correct 5 maintenance mistakes.
First, don't water too much
Tigertail orchid, strictly speaking, is a succulent plant, the leaves are a very common juicy plant, their leaves can store a lot of water, but their roots do not absorb much water. If the watering is repeated too much, exceeding the bearing capacity of the tree roots, it is likely to cause water accumulation and decay, which will have adverse consequences for the normal development of the tiger tail orchid.
Second, do not pay attention to root growth
When raising the tiger tail orchid, many people focus on its leaves and ignore the health of its roots. One is the stagnant water mentioned above, and the other is because of the problem of soil ventilation. The rhizome of tiger tail grass is not strong enough, if it is not soft and well ventilated, its rhizome will rot, so it is necessary to constantly dig up the soil, often give it ventilation, loosen the soil, prevent the soil from compacting, so that its roots can grow better.
Third, never fertilize
Many people only water the orchids because they think they can grow better if they don't fertilize them, so they don't bother to fertilize them. As everyone knows, this tiger tail grass is originally a fertilizer-loving plant, its early stage is to rely on the land's own nutrient reserves, until the fertilizer is used up, do not fertilize it, its growth rate will become slower. Compound fertilizer can be applied appropriately, or organic sheep manure, about 20 days to fertilize once, which can help the rapid growth of tiger tail orchid seedlings.
The fourth problem is that the pot is too large
Tiger tail orchid is not cultivated in large pots, but many people do not understand, thinking that the young buds of this plant are too crowded, so it is not right to use large pots instead. If the pot is too large, it will cause the amount of water in the soil to double several times, and the tiger tail orchid itself absorbs very little water, and if the water accumulates for a long time, it is likely to affect its root system. On the other hand, if your pot is not large, even if there is more watering, it will not cause any harm to the flower seedlings.
Fifth, there is a problem with the way the light is arranged
Tiger tail orchid is a relatively shade-tolerant plant that can be planted at home, but if planted indoors, it will be much slower than outdoor tiger tail orchid. Many flower lovers' own tiger tail grass is not exposed to the sun all year round, so their growth rate will be very slow, often taking several years to grow seedlings. So in fact, basking in the sun is better for the growth of tiger tail orchids.
However, it should be noted that if the tiger tail orchid in your home has been raised at home for several years, in the absence of sunlight, do not move out of the soil to expose to the sun, otherwise it is likely to be burned by the sun, it is best to gradually increase the light.