Multiply your orchids by following a well kept secret
Orchids are beautiful exotic plants that can bring a touch of elegance to any house or garden. If you want to multiply your orchids to have more or to offer them to your loved ones, know that there is a well-kept secret to succeed. Follow these simple and effective steps to multiply your orchids.
1. Choose the right multiplication method
- Tuft Division: This method consists of dividing the parent plant into several parts, each capable of becoming a new plant.
- Propagation by cutting: This technique involves taking part of the parent plant to root and develop new shoots.
- Division of pseudobulbs: Some orchids produce pseudobulbs that you can divide and plant to get new plants.
2. Prepare the necessary tools and materials
- Scissors or a sharp knife for cutting
- Culture pot with a substrate suitable for orchids
- Buttering hormone powder to promote the growth of new roots
- Wood charcoal fragments to prevent fungal infections
3. Remove the stems or pseudobulbs to multiply
Choose healthy stems or well developed pseudobulbs on the parent plant. Cut them carefully by keeping at least one knot on the stem to promote the formation of new roots.
4. Repot New Plants
Place stems or pseudobulbs in cultures containing suitable substrate. Make sure to water them well and place them in a bright place but sheltered from the direct sun.
5. Treat and watch your new orchids
- Keep the substrate slightly moist but not wet.
- Bring specific fertilizer for orchids to promote their growth.
- Watch for signs of disease or parasites and act quickly if necessary.
By following these steps and putting into practice this well-kept secret, you will be able to multiply your orchids successfully and admire new blooming flowers at home. Do not forget to share your new plants with your loved ones so that they too can enjoy the beauty of orchids.
Good multiplication of orchids!