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What nutrient elements should be included in orchid culture medium

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What nutrient elements should orchid culture medium contain

OrchidThe inorganic nutrient elements required in the culture medium include nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur and trace elements such as iron, boron, manganese, copper, zinc, molybdenum, chlorine, iodine, etc.; the organic nutrients include sugars (sucrose, fructose, glucose), amino acids and their amides (such as glycine, asparagine, etc.), providing the plant with necessary elements such as carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen.

Physiologically active substances include vitamins (B1, B6), nicotinic acid, inositol, mononucleotides and their bases (such as adenine, etc.). In addition, growth hormones that promote or inhibit plant growth and induce rooting and sprouting, as well as nutrient-rich natural fruit juices such as coconut water, water chestnut juice and banana flesh, should also be added.

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