How to propagate Neofinetia falcata by division? Mastering these key points is enough

Neofinetia falcata has fleshy roots, and growing a healthy, beautiful Neofinetia falcata requires careful attention from growers. Generally, Neofinetia falcata can be propagated by division; dividing Neofinetia falcata is not difficult, and how to improve the survival rate is relatively important.

Neofinetia falcata

Neofinetia falcata can be divided in both spring and autumn, generally once every three years. Any plant that grows robustly and has densely clustered pseudobulbs can be divided, and after division each clump must retain at least 5 pseudobulbs connected together.

Before dividing Neofinetia falcata, reduce watering so the potting soil is relatively dry. When repotting after division, first cover the drainage hole at the bottom of the pot with broken tile pieces, then spread coarse gravel to occupy 1/5 to 1/4 of the pot depth, then add coarse-grained soil and a small amount of fine soil, and finally plant it in humus-rich sandy loam.

The planting depth for Neofinetia falcata is such that the pseudobulbs are just buried in the soil, leaving a 2 cm rim at the edge of the pot, topped with Selaginella uncinata or fine gravel, and finally water thoroughly, place in a shaded spot for 10-15 days, keep the soil moist, gradually reduce watering, and carry out normal care.

Introduction and care key points of Neofinetia falcata (Fugui Lan)

Neofinetia falcata (Fugui Lan)

Scientific name: Neofinetia falcata cv.

Family and genus: Orchidaceae, Neofinetia

Origin and distribution: native to Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Fujian, Sichuan, Hubei and Gansu provinces in China, growing on trees. Also found in Japan.

Care key points: a small epiphytic orchid plant. Leaves thick, narrowly sickle-shaped oblong to linear, 5-12 cm long, 7-10 mm wide. Raceme slender, upright, with 2-5 flowers; flowers white or pale red, fragrant; sepals and petals linear-lanceolate; spur slender, arcuate, 3.5-5 cm long. Flowering period April. Flowers small, flowering period long; fragrant. It has a cultivation history of more than 200 years in Japan, and many excellent cultivars have been bred.

Propagation: sterile sowing, tissue culture and division.

Light: needs light, slightly shade-tolerant (semi-shade).

Water: grows in moist soil.

Temperature: slightly cold-tolerant, can withstand low temperatures of -5 to 0°C.

Humidity: relative humidity moderate, 50%-60%.