What are the latest precautions for growing Bletilla striata

In recent years, there has been a lot of enthusiasm for growing Bletilla striata, and that is because some people made money growing Bletilla striata, which attracted many growers who came after hearing about it. But it is not something you can grow just because you want to, and growing it does not necessarily mean you will make money. The growth cycle of Bletilla striata is generally four years, and if it is grown improperly, the yield of Bletilla striata produced will not be high and the quality will not be good, so the losses can be very severe. So today the editor brings you a few precautions for growing Bletilla striata, hoping to help everyone.

1. Soil

Bletilla striata has certain requirements for the soil it is grown in. The humus and organic matter content in the soil should preferably be relatively rich, and next the soil should be highly loose, otherwise it will have a very big impact on the growth of the Bletilla striata tubers. This also shows that soils such as sandy soil and heavy clay soil are not suitable for growing Bletilla striata. For Bletilla striata planting sites, sandy loam soil is generally chosen, the planting site should be close to a water source, and the soil's drainage, moisture retention and fertilizer retention should all be good. Of course, if the soil conditions do not meet the standard, we can add sand to the soil to enhance the soil's permeability.

2. Temperature

The survival rate of Bletilla striata is still relatively closely related to temperature. If the day-night temperature difference at the planting site is too large, or the temperature at the planting site is too high, or the temperature is too low in a certain season, then we need to manage it through artificial temperature control, otherwise it will reduce the survival rate of Bletilla striata, leading to a reduction in yield. Under normal circumstances, Bletilla striata can grow normally in an environment with a temperature of six to thirty degrees, but the most suitable temperature for the growth of Bletilla striata is twenty to twenty-five degrees. When the temperature is below five degrees, Bletilla striata will show yellowing and withering leaves, so we must strictly manage the temperature of the planting site.

3. Humidity

Bletilla striata likes to grow in a moist environment, so during the growing process we must keep watering to keep the soil at the planting site moist. But what to note is that there must not be water accumulation in the field. Of course, when encountering overcast and rainy weather or continuous rainfall, drainage should be done promptly to avoid affecting the growth of Bletilla striata. Another thing to note is that watering should not wait until the soil is dry; generally, water when the soil is still slightly moist, otherwise it will also affect the growth of Bletilla striata.

4. Light

Bletilla striata has the characteristics of being shade-tolerant and afraid of strong light. This reminds us that when growing Bletilla striata, we should do shading properly to avoid direct sunlight and harm to Bletilla striata. For light management, we should either choose to grow Bletilla striata under natural shading conditions, ensuring there is a certain amount of scattered light in the field. Next, we can also artificially build a frame for shading, but we still need to maintain a certain amount of light; it cannot be a lightless condition.

When growing Bletilla striata, the above points are places that must be noted. Of course, there are also its pest and disease control, fertilization, weeding, hilling, and so on, which also need attention. Because the editor's energy is limited, I will not explain them one by one here. If you need anything, you can leave us a message.