How to Plant Orchid Seeds

In the process of planting orchids, seeds can be sterilized and soaked in thin sodium chlorate for germination treatment. Before planting, add appropriate amount of grit, grit and charcoal to the soil. After thoroughly disinfecting the soil, the seedlings Buried in the soil, keep it moist after pouring water, and give enough light treatment in early childhood.

Method of planting orchid seeds

1. Seed treatment

Seed treatment is the basic requirement of orchid seed planting methods as follows. Since the seeds of orchid are relatively fine, it is best to select mature seeds that have not been cracked. After sterilizing the seeds in an alcohol solution once, soak them in 10% sodium chlorate After 5 to 10 minutes, wash it several times and put it on the culture medium. Keeping the temperature around 25 ℃, it will germinate quickly.

2. Matrix preparation

The selected flower pots are mainly terracotta pots. After adding an appropriate amount of coal slag, coarse sand and charcoal, a mixed soil of peat soil and sandy loam soil is added, and the soil is subjected to tillage treatment once. The potassium manganate solution is thoroughly disinfected to kill the germs inside.

3. Planting management

Embed the germinated seedlings in the soil and cover with a layer of fine soil of about 3 cm. After pouring the rooting water once, keep the soil moist. Transplanting treatment is carried out when 4 to 5 true leaves grow. It should be moved indoors during the season, or sheltered from the rain. In the dry season, the leaves should be sprayed with moisture every night.

4. Post-plant management

It is best to perform shading in spring and summer. It is generally placed in a south-facing ventilation window. The flower pots are often rotated every day to expose the orchid to all sides. In autumn, half a day of light is given. When the temperature gradually drops, move in Indoors, it can also be covered with a layer of hay to keep it warm and moisturized.

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