What are the cultivation methods and precautions for orchid grass
Orchid grass is actually another name for a type of orchid, and many flower growers in China currently cultivate it. As an ornamental plant, it is quite popular, which has a lot to do with its symbolic meaning. So how should orchid grass be cultivated? Fellow flower growers can learn about it together.
1. Soil selection
When cultivating orchid grass, the soil at the growing site is very important. The flower shed can be similar to other flower sheds, but the soil must be handled very carefully. First, the soil should be mixed with organic fertilizer, then composted for a period of time, generally about one month. Second, a certain amount of screened fine sand should be added, with the ratio controlled at about 4:1, meaning 4 parts soil mixed with 1 part sand; this is the soil for the early cultivation stage. For the later stage of transplanting into pots, the soil should be controlled at 9 parts soil mixed with 1 part sand.
2. Fertilization treatment
Orchid grass has a relatively low demand for fertilizer, because the soil used for planting has already been composted. Therefore, in the initial stage, applying a small amount of base fertilizer buried at the bottom of the pit is enough. Later, before and after leaf growth, one topdressing is needed, mainly phosphorus fertilizer, to make its root system more developed. In the middle and late stages, after the leaves exceed 8-10, apply one additional nitrogen fertilizer to make it produce more leaves. Further topdressing depends on the need; if growth is relatively slow, check whether fertilizer is the cause. Once it grows to a certain extent later, no more topdressing should be applied. Orchid grass that grows too large is not conducive to survival.
3. Watering treatment
Water is something flower growers should pay attention to. Some data show that abnormal growth of flowers is often caused by improper watering. Watering should be based on the moisture condition of the soil where the orchid grass is planted. When the surface soil about 1 cm deep forms clods and shows an obvious dry color, water promptly. If the soil, when placed in the hand and squeezed hard, still has some moisture, then watering can be temporarily skipped. Normal watering is once every 3-5 days; when the weather turns cold, the interval doubles. Each watering should be even, and moistening the soil about 2-3 cm is enough.
4. Cultivation management
When managing orchid grass, flower growers should pay attention to the following details. First is planting density, ensuring that the orchid grass does not touch during growth, otherwise the two will compete for fertilizer. Second, fallen leaves should be taken away after inspecting the flower shed every day, so as not to leave a source of virus. Orchid grass with pests or diseases needs to be isolated to avoid spreading. Generally, the soil used for each planting is used only once; for the second planting, the soil needs to be replaced.
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