How to pot the newly bought cymbidium orchid for easy survival How to care for cymbidium orchid to bloom after potting

As people's quality of life improves, more and more people like to grow some flowers and plants at home, and cymbidium is one of the most common flowers. So how can you make the newly bought cymbidium survive in a pot? How can you make the cymbidium bloom after potting? Let's take a look.

How to pot the newly bought cymbidium orchid for easy survival

Generally, the roots of the cymbidium we buy are full in the pot soil. Basically, you can't see much soil, so if we want to repot it, try to soak all the soil as much as possible, and then cut off part of the root system appropriately. After cutting, it is best to apply carbendazim or plant ash to the wound at the bottom of the root, or soak it in a solution of 1:800 carbendazim and water for half an hour. After soaking, put it in a cool and ventilated place to dry. After drying for half a day, the wound is a little dry, and we can plant it again.

When planting, try to choose soil with a mix of coarse and fine particles. For example, we use large particles of volcanic rock, peanut shells, and peat soil in a ratio of 1:1. You can also directly use peanut shell ceramsite and peat soil in a ratio of 1:1. The soil prepared in this way has good air permeability and water permeability.

After planting, water the seeds for the first time with carbendazim mixed with water and water them thoroughly. Then place them in an environment with scattered light for maintenance. It will be easy to acclimate the seeds and achieve success.

How to grow cymbidium orchids so that they bloom after being potted

soil

For potted cymbidium orchids, peat soil, crushed charcoal, fern roots, and volcanic rocks can be used as the substrate. The flower pot should be a ceramic pot or unglazed pot with many holes on the four sides. Before planting, a layer of slag or broken bricks about 4 cm thick should be placed at the bottom of the pot to facilitate drainage.

Watering

The first task after potting is to water it thoroughly. Since the substrate has strong drainage, you can soak the pot for a period of time and place it in a shaded place to slow down the growth of the seedlings.

Light/Temperature

The suitable temperature for Cymbidium is 10-25℃. It needs a cool climate in summer to differentiate flower buds, and keeping the temperature around 10℃ at night in winter is conducive to the development of flower buds. It likes semi-shaded scattered light and should not be exposed to direct sunlight.

Fertilization

Cymbidium orchids prefer fertilizers, so apply thin fertilizers frequently. Apply decomposed cake fertilizer water 3-4 times a month during the growing season, and apply more potassium fertilizers in autumn. Stop fertilizing during the flowering period and winter. Cymbidium orchids have a long bud formation and flowering period, so ensuring fertilizer supply during the growth period is the key to keeping it well.

Introduction to the best time to repot cymbidium

Cymbidium orchids grow in northern regions, where the environment is relatively cold, especially in winter, so in summer and autumn, it is best to place cymbidium orchids outdoors. When planting cymbidium orchids, using clay pebbles will almost prevent root rot. The best time to repot cymbidium orchids is after they bloom.