Milan orchids have beautiful appearance and strong ornamental value, and the flowers are as small as rice grains. Also known as Milanzi. Suitable for planting in loose, fertile, drainage, breathable and nutrient-rich slightly acidic soil. Humus soil, garden soil and river sand can be used for cultivation, and ferrous sulfate can be applied regularly to avoid soil alkalization.
Milan likes humidity, and needs to provide enough water during the growing period, but it is not tolerant of waterlogging. When watering in spring and autumn, the amount of water should be controlled according to the dry humidity of the soil to keep the soil moist. When the temperature is high in summer, it is beneficial to Milan's growth to increase the amount of watering, spray water on the leaves and surrounding areas, and cool down and humidify.
Milan orchids grow rapidly, have strong germination ability and consume a lot of nutrients. In order to prolong the flowering period in Milan, the branches and leaves should be trimmed properly in the vigorous growth period, and the cross branches, long branches and weak branches should be cut off in autumn to improve the ventilation and light transmission of the plants, and the buds should be picked properly after flowering to promote the growth of side branches.
Growth habit of Milan orchid
Orchids are native to sparse forests or bushes in low-altitude mountainous areas and like warm, humid and sunny environments. Not cold-tolerant, slightly shade-tolerant. Loose and fertile slightly acidic soil is the best soil, and the winter temperature is not lower than 10℃.
Smiling likes sunny environment and fertilizer. The optimum growth temperature is 20~25℃. Usually the weather is sunny, and when the temperature is around 30℃, the flowers will be more fragrant. Normal light is good in summer. If it is maintained in a cool environment and a large amount of nitrogen fertilizer is applied at the same time, Milan will not bloom or bloom less, and its fragrance will be light.
Therefore, in the growing period, orchids should be kept in sunny places and more liquid fertilizers containing more phosphorus should be applied. It is best to use rotten alum fertilizer such as broken bones, fish bones and chicken bones to promote pregnancy and flowers.