What are the cultivation methods and precautions of Chunlan?

Growth habits of spring orchid

Spring orchids like cool, moist and well-ventilated environments, and avoid extreme heat, dryness and direct sunlight. They require well-drained, humus-rich, slightly acidic soil. In the north, they should be cultivated in greenhouses in winter, with a minimum temperature of no less than 5°C.

Spring orchid cultivation method

Soil: Like most orchids, spring orchids are best planted in fertile leaf mold and loose, breathable sandy soil.

Light: It is not resistant to strong light and is suitable for maintenance in a semi-shaded environment, but it cannot be completely without sunlight. It should avoid exposure to strong light. When it is exposed to light in spring, three or four hours of light a day will be enough.

Temperature: It is enough to control the temperature at 18 degrees. When caring for it in spring, avoid the spring cold and wait until the temperature stabilizes before caring for it outdoors.

Watering: Generally, spring orchids should be watered every two or three days. After the plant blooms, watering should be reduced. In summer, due to the high temperature, more watering is needed, and spring orchids should be replenished with water every day. In autumn, only the principle of watering when the soil is dry and wet is needed, and there is no need to water thoroughly. In winter, the temperature is low and the transpiration effect is small, so try to water as little as possible.

Fertilization: From April to the beginning of autumn every year, spring orchids need additional fertilizer. You can use fully fermented cake fertilizer, and use it once every half a month.

Precautions for Chunlan breeding

When applying fertilizer, it cannot be placed directly on the roots. It needs to be placed three or four centimeters away from the roots so as not to burn the root system of the plant.