Plant ash and base fertilizer are added to the new soil, so that the pot soil not only keeps fertilizer and water, but also is breathable and nutritious.
Proper watering and diligent fertilization When Milan begins to germinate in spring, we must pay attention to watering and properly control water, which is the most critical part of "controlling branches and promoting flowers". If the water is not well controlled when Milan germinates, it is easy to cause the branches and leaves to grow white. The best way is to wait until the tender head is slightly dry and drooping. In other growing periods, keep the pot soil slightly dry and properly control nutrition. Promote the growth of branches and leaves.
Apply organic fertilizer 1~2 times a week. When the buds have spread out, topdressing phosphate fertilizer. After flowering, the organic fertilizer should be watered once according to the plant size to supplement the consumed nutrients and lay a good foundation for the next flowering. However, when applying fertilizer, it is necessary to properly control the water so that the tender head will not dry up.
There should be enough light. Milan likes light. Cloudy environment will lead to long white branches and leaves, few flowers or even no fragrance. Therefore, Milan must receive sufficient light. In the environment with sufficient light, the leaves have strong photosynthesis, short and thick branches, small and thick leaves and bright green, which promotes the continuous differentiation of flower buds.
In time, Milan has a strong germination ability, with many tillers and many adventitious buds. In order to ensure normal flowering, it is necessary to cut off branches that are too dense, too thin and too long in time to reduce the consumption of nutrients. When the branch grows to 15~20 leaves, it will be cored, which can promote multi-lateral branches. Timely pruning can also control the length of each branch, not only control the perfect plant type, but also ensure that every flower is neat and beautiful.
Matters needing attention in orchid cultivation control sunshine time. Orchids need sunshine all year round, and it is best to have 12 hours of light every day. Therefore, it is best to put the orchids at home outdoors or in sunny places on the balcony, so as to ensure the green, bright and beautiful leaves of the flowers.
Speaking of light, the light time in winter is weak and short, so how to raise orchids in winter?
Timely fattening: smiling is fond of fattening. If fertilizer can't be supplemented in time and reasonably during the growing period, plants will wither. Smiling flowers will bloom many times a year, and the nutrients will be consumed quickly. Without nutrition, it is difficult for plants to bloom, or flowers will fall before they bloom. Therefore, it is necessary to replenish fertilizer in time after flowering to prepare for the next flowering. The fertilizer can be slightly thicker in the growth period, and the number of fertilization can be appropriately increased in the flowering period.
Reasonable watering is also mentioned in the maintenance method. It is very important to water orchids. If there is no water, plants will not grow. But if there is too much water, the leaves will turn yellow and the roots will rot, which will affect Milan's flowering. Therefore, it is recommended to water them every 2 to 3 days.