Agave orchid culture method and precautions

Agave orchid culture method and precautions

First, agave orchid culture method

1. Water and fertilizer requirements

The planting of agave orchids requires attention to the soil, and the fertilizer is also very important. The potted plants are usually mixed with humus soil and coarse sand, and fertilized once a month during the growing season. Increase the amount of watering in the summer to keep the leaves green and tender. When the sun is shining, it will be slightly shaded. After the autumn, the agave grows slowly, should control the watering, strive to dry, stop fertilizing, and properly cultivate the soil. If the potted plants are ornamental, it is necessary to remove the adjacent axillary buds in time to maintain the beautiful appearance of the plants, and the ornamental value will naturally increase.

2, temperature requirements

Planting any plant should pay attention to temperature. Agave orchids are also needed. They are more resistant to drought and inferiority. They are more resistant to cold and have a suitable temperature of 22-30 °C. In addition to the tropics, subtropical areas, potted plants in other areas, winter must be placed in a low-temperature greenhouse to protect the winter, the next year to clear and then moved to the outside, in the summer to be properly shaded, not exposed.

3, lighting requirements

For the agave with white or yellow edges, when the sun is shining, it will be slightly shaded. Otherwise, the sun exposure will be excessive, and Phnom Penh will slowly disappear and lose its ornamental value. Therefore, it is especially necessary to avoid strong light, otherwise it will not be as good as it grows.

4, breeding methods

Reproduction needs to be in the early spring of April. At this time, it is necessary to change the pot, and the mother plant is taken out, and the axillary buds next to the mother plant are peeled off and planted separately. Sowing: It can be sturdy by cross-pollination. After planting, it is sown in April-May. After about 2 weeks, the seedlings grow slowly. After growing, the seedlings grow rapidly, and the old plants above 10 years old can be flowered and firm.

5, pruning method

If a new leaf grows, the leaves below may wither, which is normal metabolism, and the old leaves with yellow and yellow leaves should be removed in time. If you find that there are a lot of fallen leaves on the ground, clean them in time to avoid bacteria. The family potted plants are kept beautiful. After growing the side buds on the side, they should be cut off in time to avoid the branches and leaves, and the shape is not good.

Second, the agave notes

Everyone knows that it is toxic, but the venom is present in the juice. Avoid sticking in daily life to avoid poisoning. If you are inadvertently poisoned, you can go to the hospital for medical treatment. There are some small hard thorns on the edges of the agave leaves, so be careful not to get stuck with small thorns.

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