When is the best time to divide orchids? Spring and autumn are the best periods
Orchids are a traditional ornamental flower in our country, with a cultivation history of over a thousand years in China. Known as one of the Four Gentlemen among flowers, orchids are loved by many flower enthusiasts. There are a great many people who grow orchids, and the method of dividing orchids is something orchid growers must master. Below, Money Tree Home shares with everyone when it is a good time to divide orchids.
Choosing the time to divide orchids
When is a good time to divide orchids? For dividing orchids, in order to avoid the impact on the plants after division and ensure normal growth after division, we should choose to divide them in spring and autumn. The specific times are the Spring Equinox period in spring and the Autumn Equinox period in autumn. The climate during these two periods is favorable for orchid growth and can ensure the survival rate of division.
Key points for dividing orchids
Prepare the potting soil
For dividing orchids, we first need to prepare suitable soil in advance to ensure the plants can grow normally in the new environment. It is recommended to use loose, fertile, humus soil with good permeability. If conditions do not allow, you can directly buy special nutrient soil from the market for care.
Water control requirements
Before dividing orchids, we need to carry out a water control treatment. Generally, water once 10 days in advance, and after that no more watering is needed. The purpose is also to make it easier for us to take out the plants and avoid damaging the plant roots because the soil is too dry.
Root treatment
After taking out the roots, we also need to treat the roots. Generally, the soil on the plant roots needs to be removed and washed off. Then observe the condition of the roots. If there are old roots or diseased roots, they need to be cut off, disinfected, and placed in a cool, ventilated place to dry, then potted.
Early-stage care
After potting the divided orchids, the early-stage care of the orchids is very important. Orchids that have just been divided are very weak. In order to better adapt to the current environment, they need to be placed in a cool, ventilated environment. Generally, they can recover in about a week, and after recovery, normal care can be resumed.
The above content is a detailed introduction to when it is a good time to divide orchids and the key points for dividing orchids. Through the above introduction, we can have a better understanding of orchid cultivation and ensure that our division is carried out better and more smoothly.