How to grow Cymbidium ensifolium? A detailed guide to the latest cultivation methods

Cymbidium ensifolium is a relatively popular plant in garden floriculture, with fairly optimistic market demand, and there are a considerable number of growers in our country. Its mainstream cultivation is divided into two types: pot cultivation and soil cultivation transferred to pot cultivation. So how should Cymbidium ensifolium be grown? Come along with the editor below to learn some related information.

1. Site selection and soil preparation

Cymbidium ensifolium is a plant that prefers a warm temperature and moist environment, but when the temperature is high it must not have direct strong light, so when choosing a site, choose a place with diffused light, or a place that only gets morning sun or evening sun, or you can artificially build such an environment. Next, the soil must be fertile and the soil layer relatively loose. Use a stick to poke a hole in the soil; if it can easily go about 20 cm into the soil, that shows the permeability is extremely suitable. Dig the soil into striped rows, with a spacing of about 20-30 cm.

2. Seedling management

Newly transplanted Cymbidium ensifolium seedlings are very fragile, so temperature control must be done well at this time, especially for growers in relatively cold locations, who should pay even more attention. At this time, everyone should try to keep the temperature where the Cymbidium ensifolium seedlings are at around 25°. At this time, it is recommended that growers reduce the number of times they enter the Cymbidium ensifolium cultivation area, so that it can grow more naturally. As for the soil, be sure to cover its growing rhizomes, and leave about 30 cm of growable space at the bottom to let it develop better.

3. Fertilizer and water

Growers need to pay attention to the management of fertilizer and water for Cymbidium ensifolium. In the early stage, the emphasis is on sufficient base fertilizer and applying fertilizer and water many times in small amounts; in the later stage, the key points are fewer compost applications and fewer but sufficient waterings. In the initial stage, reserve a certain amount of base fertilizer at the bottom, then when watering, it only needs to moisten the surface soil without affecting the base fertilizer at the bottom, and topdressing only begins when the seedlings are about 10 cm tall. In the later stage, topdressing about once a month is enough, and water once every 3-5 days, each time ensuring the soil can be completely moistened through the soil layer. Fertilizing should be done the day after watering; growers must remember this point.

4. Base management

First, regarding temperature, what should be done in the early stage is to keep warmth at around 25°; when the seedlings are 10-15 cm tall, the temperature control can be appropriately reduced, keeping it at around 10°-30°. At this time, there should also be a certain amount of ventilation inside, so that Cymbidium ensifolium has a better living environment. After that comes the prevention and control of pests and diseases; pay more attention to inspecting Cymbidium ensifolium itself, and deal with problems promptly once found.

The above is some related information on the cultivation methods of Cymbidium ensifolium. If everyone has better suggestions, you can contact us through our Xiongzhang account “Farmer's Wild Hope”.