1. How to Care for Wild Mountain Orchids
1. Substrate Selection: Broccoli thrives in loose, airy, well-drained, acidic soil. You can mix bean curd dregs, animal manure, or leaf mold with the soil before planting. Nitrogen fertilizer can also be added to increase soil fertility.
2. Water Management: Broccoli requires moist soil, but not waterlogged. Watering every 5 to 6 days is recommended. When the soil is dry and rainless, water more frequently to maintain moisture. During heavy rain, drain the soil frequently to prevent disease.
3. Nutrient Management: Apply a mixture of nitrogen fertilizer and potassium chloride two to three times during the rosette stage. Apply phosphorus and nitrogen fertilizers during the head expansion stage. Foliar fertilizers with trace elements such as boron, molybdenum, and magnesium can be sprayed. 4. Light Management: Broccoli prefers to grow in sunny locations. Ample sunlight promotes photosynthesis, providing nutrients for the plant while also enhancing its green surface and aesthetically pleasing appearance. During the intense summer sun, proper shading is essential. 2. How to Plant Wild Orchids in Pots: When growing Xianshan Red Orchids, ensure the soil is loose, breathable, and fertile. We recommend purchasing orchid-specific soil. It prefers a humid environment, so water and mist frequently during the growing season, but avoid stagnant water. Maintain a constant temperature of around 15°C, with particular attention paid in summer and winter. Maintain proper temperature control and insulation. Store in low light, away from direct sunlight and shade for extended periods. Fertilize frequently, especially during the growing season and before flowering. Cultivation Methods 1. Soil When cultivating Xianshan Red Orchids, it is crucial to use a soft, breathable, and fertile soil. This soil environment promotes vigorous growth. It’s recommended to purchase orchid-specific soil directly; mixing it yourself can be difficult to master the proper proportions. Additionally, it’s best to layer a layer of expanded clay at the bottom of the pot to improve air and water permeability. 2. Watering The soil should be slightly moist during the growing season. Avoid prolonged drought conditions, as it can lead to yellowing and lack of water. However, pay attention to the amount of water you use; avoid stagnant water, which can hinder growth. Furthermore, in dry climates, it’s important to not only water but also mist the soil. Maintain a moderate humidity level. Control the amount of watering during winter, when growth stops, to prevent soil compaction. 3. Temperature Xianshan Red Orchids prefer a cooler environment, ideally around 15°C. The temperature in summer is too high for it, so it is necessary to ventilate more, shade it in time, spray water frequently, lower the temperature and help it survive the summer. The temperature in winter is too low, so it needs to be moved indoors after the temperature drops in late autumn and the temperature is controlled, otherwise it will be frostbitten and it will be difficult to survive the winter safely.
Four. Light
It prefers a semi-shaded environment and has high requirements for light. It cannot be exposed to direct sunlight, nor can it be without light for a long time. It is best to place it in a bright place indoors for potted maintenance. Weak light is more conducive to growth. Be careful to avoid the scorching sun in summer and avoid direct exposure to the sun.
Five. Fertilization
If you want the Xianshan Red Orchid to be in good condition and bloom better, you must fertilize it in time. Especially during the growing season and before flowering, apply more decomposed organic fertilizers and nitrogen fertilizers during the growing season. Apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before flowering to promote better flowering.
3. How to Identify Wild Mountain Orchids
To tell if an orchid is good, primarily look at its leaves. If it’s in bloom, examine its flowers.
4. How to Cultivate Wild Orchids
Wild orchids have ornamental value
Wild orchids are vibrant green year-round, possessing both strength and softness, and possess graceful postures. Ancient poetry evokes the line, “The weeping dew casts a distorted light, the wind sweeps its shadows; the vulgar, incomparable, prefers looking at the leaves to the flowers.” This expression describes the graceful beauty of orchid leaves. When orchids bloom, their enchanting fragrance invigorates and refreshes the mind.
Wild orchids purify the air
Growing a pot of wild orchids at home can absorb some harmful gases in indoor air, such as carbon monoxide and methanol. Therefore, orchids have the ability to purify the air.
5. How to find wild orchids
1. Observe the roots. The easiest way to identify wild orchids in the mountains is to judge based on their roots. The roots of wild orchids are in the shape of earthworms, and look like a coiled and curved dragon, so it is also called dragon root. When you see wild orchids, dig them out and observe whether the roots are earthworm-shaped. 2. Identify wild orchids in the mountains based on their leaf shape. The leaves of orchids are very unique. They are generally long and flat. The leaves spread out from the middle to the surrounding areas, but they do not appear decadent. Instead, they have a unique kind of casual beauty. 3. Growth environment. Wild orchids can also be identified based on their growth environment. Wild orchids like to grow in moist and humid deep mountains, and their environment must be shaded. They can mostly be found under forests. If the environment is dry and exposed to direct sunlight, it is definitely not a wild orchid. 4. Observing the presence of flowers is another way to identify wild orchids in the mountains. While true wild grasses don’t flower, wild orchids do produce white or reddish flowers. However, this method requires picking during the flowering season, from July to November. 5. Besides flowers, observing the fruit from July to November can also help identify wild orchids. The fruit of wild orchids is dark brown, oblong, and generally 3 to 4 mm long, making it easier to identify. 6. Upright Stem: Wild orchids have upright stems, often reddish-purple or green. When picking wild orchids in the mountains, you can also observe the stem to see if it is green or reddish-purple and remains upright, which can help effectively identify them.
6. How to Care for Wild Mountain Orchids
They’re not worth much. With the maturity of tissue culture technology, high-quality orchids can be propagated on a large scale and in large quantities. They’re no longer rare. Orchids that once commanded millions or even tens of millions of yuan are now only a few dozen yuan per seedling. Therefore, ordinary mountain orchids can’t fetch a high price. Many are sold by the kilogram, which only costs a few yuan per kilogram. Even so, market demand is low. However, high-quality, rare mountain orchids are a different story.
7. How to Care for and Manage Wild Mountain Orchids
Old Mountain Orchids are another type of orchid, named after the soldiers who raised them in Laoshan during the self-defense counterattack against Vietnam. Cultivation methods are as follows:
1. Soil
If you’re transplanting wild orchids indoors, the soil you choose should be loose and breathable, not too sticky. Of course, before transplanting, we need to disinfect the potting soil to prevent pests and diseases. Repotting is necessary annually to maintain the growth of wild orchids.
2. Watering
Wild orchids prefer to grow in a humid environment, so water them frequently during care, generally every 2-3 days. Keep the soil moist with each watering, and make sure to water thoroughly, as wild orchids are not tolerant of waterlogging.
3. Fertilization
To maximize the ornamental value of wild orchids, a light fertilizer is essential. Apply organic liquid fertilizer every two weeks. Fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium promote growth. However, before the wild orchid blooms, reduce the amount of nitrogen fertilizer and focus on phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote more flowering.
4. Light
Wild orchids are not particularly fond of light and prefer to grow in the shade, so when caring for wild orchids indoors, be sure to use a light fertilizer. It is best to choose a place that is not exposed to direct sunlight. Generally, sufficient diffuse light is enough to meet the growth needs of wild orchids.
5. Temperature
A relatively cool climate is more suitable for the growth of wild orchids. Generally, 15~25℃ is the best growth range for wild orchids. Moreover, wild orchids have very good cold resistance. In the cold winter, as long as the temperature is not below zero for a long time, wild orchids can basically grow healthily.
6. Reproduction method
There are two methods for propagating wild orchids, namely sowing propagation and division propagation. Both methods are relatively simple. However, the germination rate of sowing propagation is still relatively low, so flower lovers who have no planting experience are better off choosing division propagation to propagate wild orchids.
8. How to Care for Wild Orchids in the Mountains
Wild Orchid Cultivation Methods:
1. Soil
Wild orchids don’t have very high soil requirements. Choose loose, breathable, fertile soil with good drainage. You can mix garden soil, vermiculite, and river sand in a ratio of 3:1:1 to make soil.
2. Light
Wild orchids need ample light during their growth period to ensure optimal growth. In summer, the light is strong, so shade is needed to prevent sunburn.
3. Temperature
The ideal growth temperature for wild orchids is 15-25℃. Controlling the temperature well ensures healthy growth. In winter, wild orchids need to be moved indoors for safe overwintering. Maintaining a temperature of around 10℃ ensures they can survive the winter safely.
4. Watering
Wild orchids have a relatively large demand for water during the growth period. When the soil becomes dry, water it thoroughly. Always keep the soil moist, but do not water too much to cause water accumulation in the pot.
5. Fertilization
Wild orchids should be fertilized with a thin fertilizer solution about once every 2-3 weeks during the growth stage, so that nutrients can be supplemented for better growth.
Precautions for breeding wild orchids:
1. In the process of breeding wild orchids, it is necessary to prune the branches and leaves from time to time, cut off the diseased and yellow branches and leaves, and cut off the flower stems in time after flowering to avoid excessive consumption of nutrients.
2. In the process of breeding wild orchids, attention should also be paid to the prevention and control of diseases and pests. Some fungicides and insecticides need to be sprayed regularly, and a good ventilation environment should be maintained.
9. How to Care for Wild Orchids in the Mountains Video
1. Soil
If you are transplanting wild orchids indoors for care, the soil should not be too sticky; choose loose, breathable soil. Of course, before transplanting, you need to disinfect the potting soil to prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases. Repotting is necessary annually to maintain the growth of wild orchids.
2. Watering
Wild orchids prefer to grow in a humid environment, so water them frequently during care, generally every 2-3 days. Keep the potting soil moist with each watering, and make sure to water thoroughly, as wild orchids are not tolerant to waterlogging.
3. Fertilization
If you want wild orchids to be more ornamental, then a thin layer of fertilizer is essential. You can apply organic liquid fertilizer to wild orchids every two weeks. Fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium can promote growth. However, before the wild orchid blooms, it’s necessary to reduce the amount of nitrogen fertilizer applied and focus on phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote more flowering.
4. Light
Wild orchids don’t particularly like light and prefer to grow in the shade. Therefore, when caring for wild orchids indoors, it’s best to choose a location that’s not exposed to direct sunlight. Generally, sufficient diffuse light is sufficient for the growth of wild orchids.
5. Temperature
A relatively warm climate is more suitable for the growth of wild orchids. Generally, 15-25°C is the optimal growth range for wild orchids. Wild orchids are very cold-resistant. In cold winters, as long as the temperature doesn’t drop below zero for a long time, wild orchids can generally grow healthily.
6. Propagation
There are two methods for propagating wild orchids: sowing and division. Both methods are relatively simple. However, the germination rate of seed propagation is still relatively low, so flower lovers with no planting experience are better off choosing division to propagate wild orchids.
Precautions for caring for wild orchids
Wild orchids transplanted to potted soil are relatively fragile at first, so we need to plant and maintain them well to avoid various injuries or diseases and insect pests. As long as they are scientifically cared for according to the maintenance methods, wild orchids will be as good as orchids. Flower lovers who like them can give it a try.