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How to Grow Phaius Orchids? A Detailed Guide to the Correct Cultivation Methods
Phaius, also known as the nun's orchid, monkey orchid, or crane orchid, is a perennial herbaceous plant in the orchid family (Orchidaceae). It has large pseudobulbs, large leaves, and large flowers in a wide range of colors. Phaius is fairly widely distributed and its care is relatively undemanding; it can be grown outdoors and grows vigorously. For container growing, you can use a mix of leaf mold or mountain soil with a small amount of river sand and fertilizer...
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What to Do When Your Orchid Won't Bloom? Master These Flower-Promoting Methods
To encourage orchids to bloom, you need to create a day-night temperature difference of about ten degrees Celsius, that is, daytime temperatures of 18 to 21 degrees Celsius and nighttime temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees Celsius, conditions under which they grow best and produce more flowers....
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Introduction to the Characteristics and Cultivation Methods of the Nikko Cold Orchid Variety
Nikko is a representative variety of cold orchid (Cymbidium kanran) whose sepals and petals open in the folded-crane form, with peach-colored flowers.
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Illustrated guide to the common care methods for Four Seasons Orchid, Jianlan (Cymbidium ensifolium), and Shilan
1. Light control and cooling: Jianlan grows best at an annual average temperature between 15-23°C. Summer temperatures are hot, so use a 70-80% plastic shade net to cool things down. 2. Promoting cooling under high temperatures: for the high temperatures caused by overly strong light, add more layers and density of shading to encourage cooling; in summer and autumn, when light is strong, the air is stuffy and hot, and temperatures are high...
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Characteristics and Care Methods of Babysbreath Cymbidium kanran
A classic large-leaf Cymbidium kanran with green floral markings and a large round lip; the blooms are spirited, the inflorescence is airy and well-spaced, it reblooms reliably, the leaves are arching and pendulous, and the flower scapes rise elegantly above the foliage.
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Cultivation Methods and Precautions for Tianshan Cold Orchid
Gaocao Gaohua, a traditional variety with both attractive flowers and foliage; although the bloom form is not very well shaped, it is still worth admiring, and more importantly, its fragrance, hard to say whether it is a cool fragrance or a delicate fragrance, in any case it smells very fresh, yet faint and elusive, leaving no trace to follow.
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Dendrobium Orchid Cultivation Methods and Care Tips
Potted dendrobium orchids require a lightweight, well-draining, airy substrate such as peat moss, fern roots, bark chunks and charcoal. At the same time, place extra tiles or crushed brick fragments at the bottom of the pot to promote root development. The growing location must have ample light, which is more favorable for dendrobium growth and flowering....
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A detailed guide to orchid propagation methods, easy enough for beginners to pick up
Orchids are commonly propagated by division, sowing, and tissue culture. Division is the most common method. Orchids can be divided in both spring and autumn, and are generally divided once every 2-3 years....
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Introduction to the Characteristics and Care Methods of the Wufeng Cymbidium goeringii Variety
A colored-flower Cymbidium goeringii variety, with upright, slender leaves.
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Introduction to the Characteristics and Care Methods of the Cuiyun Cold Orchid Variety
Fine-leaf cold orchid, slender stem with green flowers, the tongue does not drop when first opening, feels quite good; by today, the fourth day, the tongue has begun to hang down, and only then does one increasingly feel the full charm, the tongue white as snow, brightly contrasting with the jade-like outer petals, the inner petals not splaying apart, the shoulder petals in a straight line, the stem like a lamp wick, three flowers, the leaves arching and drooping.
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