How to raise rabbit ear orchid
With its unique leaf shape and elegant temperament, the rabbit ear orchid has become the new favorite of green plants in the home. Mastering scientific maintenance methods can keep the plants tall and green all year round. This article will systematically explain the entire maintenance process of Rabinaria, from environmental control to pest control, and help you easily create a green landscape on your balcony. Regulation of growth environment temperature and light management of 20-30℃ is the best growth temperature range of Laginaria, and it needs to be maintained above 10℃ in winter for overwintering. Full sunshine can be accepted in spring and autumn. In summer, it is recommended to use a sunshade net with a shading rate of 40% to prevent strong light from burning fleshy leaves. The key points of water and fertilizer control adopt the watering principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet". The surface of the substrate is dried by 2 cm and then poured thoroughly with water. An additional 2000-fold special orchid fertilizer diluted every month, combined with foliar spraying of potassium dihydrogen phosphate, can promote the development of false bulbs. Breeding skills of Lagotis auriculata How to raise Lagotis auriculata ramet Operation specifications Select strong mother plants for more than 3 years, and retain 5-7 pseudocorms/bushes during spring ramet. After dividing with a disinfectant knife, apply charcoal powder to the incision, and dry for 2 hours before placing it on the pot. This can effectively prevent bacterial infection. Recommended formula for substrate preparation plan: pine bark (40%)+ volcanic rock (30%)+ perlite (20%)+ decomposed peanut shells (10%). This mixed matrix has both water retention and air permeability, and the pH value is stable between 5.5 and 6.5. Measures to control diseases and insect pests of Lagartis chinensis At the beginning of the disease, roots should be irrigated with quicklime 1:50 mixed with water.(T-J) disease can be sprayed alternately with mancozeb and difenoconazole. Use carbendazim 800 times solution for preventive disinfection every month, and maintaining environmental ventilation is the key. Pest management plan When scale insects break out, they are physically removed with alcohol cotton swabs, and then sprayed with thiamethoxam + silicone additives. Pay attention to check the back of the leaves and the space between false bulbs, and treat them continuously 3 times a week for 2 weeks to eradicate them. Shaping, maintenance, pruning and shaping time, cut off the remaining flower stalks in time after flowering, and retain 2 cm of the base to promote the germination of new buds. Regularly remove the old outer leaves and maintain the golden ratio of 5-7 functional leaves, which can make the plant's shape more compact and beautiful. Rotating pot shape control technique rotates the flowerpot 180 degrees every quarter, and cooperates with the bamboo support frame to fix the direction of the leaves, which can create a well-layered fan type plant type, which is especially suitable for creating desk bonsai.
Through systematic maintenance and management, the rabbit ear orchid can not only maintain its ornamental value all year round, but also achieve healthy growth of 2-3 new buds per year. It is recommended to establish a maintenance log to record temperature and humidity changes and plant conditions, and gradually master the personalized maintenance rhythm.