Methods and precautions for propagation of tiger tail orchid by cuttings

How to propagate tiger tail orchid

There are many varieties of Tiger Tail Orchid with many colors of flowers, and it has strong adaptability to the environment. Common varieties include Golden Edge Tiger Tail Orchid and Silver Vein Tiger Tail Orchid. They are suitable for indoor maintenance and can be viewed for a long time.

The method of dividing Tiger Tail Orchid is mainly to cut the leaf clusters that grow too densely. Each cluster must have leaves, rhizomes and suckers. This method is suitable for all varieties of Tiger Tail Orchid. Seedlings can be raised all year round. The best time is spring and summer, and it can be combined with repotting in spring.

Tiger tail orchid cutting method: The cutting method requires choosing good varieties. It is best not to use varieties with golden edges or silver veins, so as to avoid the disappearance of yellow and white spots on the leaves and reduced ornamental value.

Cutting propagation method of Sansevieria

Tiger tail orchid is generally propagated from March to September each year. This is the spring and autumn season with stable temperature. Tiger tail orchid can accelerate rooting speed and have a high survival rate after propagation. The specific propagation method of Tiger tail orchid is as follows:

1. Select strong and full leaves with a length of 5-6 cm. Place them in a well-ventilated, dry and cool place to dry, then insert them into the medium at a depth of 1/3 or 1/2 of the length of the cut segment. Water them thoroughly once. If inserted in sandy soil or vermiculite, half of the leaves need to be exposed above the soil surface. Spray water appropriately to maintain moisture. It will take about 30 days for the leaves to take root.

2. When the ambient temperature is between 15 and 20 degrees, the cuttings will grow rhizomes and gradually grow into new plants. When they grow 2-3 leaves, they can be potted and planted.

Precautions for cutting of tiger tail orchid

Tiger tail orchid likes an environment with good light. It is best to keep the plant in a place with sufficient sunlight. If conditions do not permit, it should be placed in a place close to the sun. Placing it in the shade for a long time will cause the leaves of the plant to turn yellow. However, it is not resistant to exposure to strong light, so it needs shade when the light intensity is high.