Dividing orchids is crucial. Once you master it, one plant becomes 3, and you won't even be able to give them all away to friends.

Anyone who has grown orchids knows that during growth, orchids produce pseudobulbs, commonly called "lu tou" (reed heads). Usually, when repotting, people break them off and throw them away, but they can both root and sprout, making them a truly rare and excellent propagation material! If you want to grow more and more orchids, learning to divide them is crucial. Below, I'll share 8 tips for dividing orchids.

1. When repotting, break off the lu tou. Select fresh, healthy, plump ones free of disease, and trim off any rotten roots.

2. Soak the lu tou in potassium permanganate solution for two hours. After disinfecting, place them in a cool, ventilated spot to dry.

3. If conditions allow, gardeners can dip the lu tou in sprouting powder, then place them in growing medium to encourage sprouting. The medium can be sphagnum moss, coconut coir, sawdust, etc. In short, it should be loose, breathable, and good at retaining water.

4. Prepare a clean plastic bag.

5. Wrap the lu tou with the growing medium and moisten it slightly with water.

6. Put the lu tou in the plastic bag. Poke a few small holes in the bag for ventilation, then place it in a warm, sunny spot.

7. After about 3 weeks, the lu tou will sprout.

8. Plant the sprouted lu tou into a pot following the steps for potting orchids. The growing medium should be loose and fertile; it can be a mix of leaf mold, pine needle soil, and vermiculite at a 3:3:4 ratio. After planting, place the pot in a cool, ventilated spot for care.

This is the whole process of dividing orchids. If you master the technique, one orchid plant becomes 3, and you'll have more than enough to give to relatives and friends. Fellow orchid growers, have you learned the technique of dividing orchids? If you also enjoy growing orchids, welcome to follow and share, and I look forward to your comments and likes. Thank you!