How to cultivate虎皮兰 (Tiger Skin Orchid) in summer
This article summarizes the knowledge of how to cultivate Tiger Skin Orchid in summer and the key points of its maintenance in the summer season. The following editor will provide you with detailed answers.
Recently, some orchid enthusiasts have asked whether Tiger Skin Orchid will dormancy in summer? Can it still be fertilized? Tiger Skin Orchid is a type of ornamental leaf plant that is popular among many people. It has a straight posture and bright color, making it very suitable for indoor display. Tiger Skin Orchid has a strong adaptability to the environment and is very easy to care for. Even in summer, it does not dormancy. However, if the temperature of the maintenance environment is too high, it will definitely affect the normal growth of the plant. For example, when the environmental temperature exceeds 32°C, the plant will stop growing. Adjusting the temperature will allow the plant to enter the growth state again. So, how can Tiger Skin Orchid thrive during the high-temperature season of summer?
1. Pay attention to shading and sun protection
Tiger Skin Orchid is a very shade-tolerant ornamental plant. People usually like to keep it indoors, and the plant can grow vigorously as long as it is exposed to some scattered light for photosynthesis. If it is not exposed to sunlight for a long time, it will affect growth, especially the leaf pattern will fade and lose its luster. Therefore, it should also be allowed to bask in scattered light appropriately.
In summer, high temperatures and strong sunlight require attention to shading when growing Tiger Skin Orchid outdoors. Direct exposure can easily sunburn the leaves, causing them to become soft and wilt.
2. Avoid over-fertilization
Tiger Skin Orchid can also grow rapidly in summer. As long as the maintenance environment temperature is not too high, it can still be fertilized. However, it is important to properly control the concentration of fertilizer. Too concentrated fertilizer can burn the roots and cause root rot. Normally, you can ferment some rice washing water or cake fertilizer water to dilute and water the plant to supplement nutrients, or directly apply a small amount of slow-release fertilizer granules in the potting soil to promote rapid plant growth.
How to cultivate Tiger Skin Orchid in summer
3. Avoid overly moist potting soil
When watering Tiger Skin Orchid, it should be done when the soil is dry and not too frequently, as Tiger Skin Orchid is also very drought-tolerant. Overly moist potting soil or waterlogging in the pot can easily cause root rot and make the leaves soft and lose luster. In summer, water evaporates quickly, and humidity can be increased by spraying clear water on the plant's leaf clusters.
4. Avoid high-temperature and humid environment
Houseplants are more likely to have problems in summer than in other seasons because high temperatures are more likely to breed bacteria. If the maintenance environment is not well-ventilated and the potting soil is too moist, the plant's chances of getting infected with diseases and pests will also increase. Therefore, Tiger Skin Orchid maintained indoors in summer should also be frequently ventilated by opening windows to keep the air circulating and prevent overly moist potting soil to avoid diseases and pests.
In summer, it is important to provide Tiger Skin Orchid with shading and sun protection. As long as the maintenance environment temperature does not exceed 30°C, the plant will grow normally and can be fertilized with some dilute fertilizer to promote rapid growth.
The above is the experience and knowledge of how to cultivate Tiger Skin Orchid in summer and the key points of its maintenance. I hope this article can provide you with some help!