How to raise oncidium
Oncidium orchid, also known as dancing orchid, is loved for its flowers that resemble dancing figures. In recent years, with the popularity of indoor green plants, oncidium has become the first choice for decoration in many homes and offices. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to introduce you to the care methods of oncidium in detail, helping you to easily grow healthy and beautiful oncidium.
1. Basic information about oncidium
| Properties | Description |
|---|---|
| scientific name | Oncidium |
| Family | Orchidaceae Oncidium |
| Origin | Central and South America, Mexico and other places |
| flowering period | Mainly in spring and autumn, some varieties bloom all year round |
| Color | Yellow, pink, white, red, etc. |
2. Main points of oncidium maintenance
1. Lighting
Oncidium prefers bright scattered light and avoids direct sunlight. Shade needs to be 50%-70% in summer, and light can be appropriately increased in winter. Insufficient light will cause the plants to grow leggy and reduce flowering.
| season | Lighting recommendations |
|---|---|
| spring | Soft morning or evening light |
| summer | Shade and avoid strong light at noon |
| autumn | scattered light throughout the day |
| winter | Increase light time |
2. Temperature
The suitable growth temperature for oncidium is 18-28°C, and not lower than 10°C in winter. The temperature difference between day and night helps flower buds differentiate.
3. Watering
Oncidium likes moisture but avoids water accumulation. Watering should follow the principle of "seeing dry and seeing wet". Watering can be done 2-3 times a week in summer and reduced to once a week in winter. The water quality is preferably rainwater or dried tap water.
| season | Watering frequency |
|---|---|
| spring | 2 times a week |
| summer | 2-3 times a week |
| autumn | 1-2 times a week |
| winter | 1 time a week |
4. Humidity
Oncidium requires higher air humidity (60%-80%). Humidity can be increased by spraying, humidifying, or placing a water dish.
5. Fertilize
Apply diluted orchid-specific fertilizer every 2 weeks during the growing season, and increase the proportion of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer before the flowering period. Stop fertilizing in winter.
| period | Fertilizer type | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| growth period | Balanced fertilizer (20-20-20) | Once every 2 weeks |
| before flowering period | High phosphorus and potassium fertilizer (10-30-20) | Once every 10 days |
| Dormant period | stop fertilizing | - |
3. Common problems and solutions
| question | Possible reasons | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Leaves turn yellow | Too much water and too much light | Adjust watering frequency and provide appropriate shade |
| No flowers | Insufficient light and lack of nutrients | Increase scattered light and supplement phosphorus and potassium fertilizers |
| Root rot | Water accumulation and poor ventilation | Trim rotten roots and replace with breathable substrate |
4. How to propagate oncidium
Oncidium can be propagated by division, usually during spring repotting. Select strong pseudobulbs, cut them with a sterilized knife, keep 3-5 pseudobulbs in each cluster, dry the wounds and replant them.
5. Flower language and placement suggestions of oncidium
The flower language of oncidium is "hidden love" and "happy memories". Suitable to be placed in the living room, study or office, it can not only purify the air, but also add interest to life.
Through the above detailed care guide, I believe you will be able to grow healthy and lush oncidiums with continuous blooms. Remember, the most important thing when growing flowers is patience and observation. Adjust the maintenance method according to the actual state of the plants. I wish you a happy flower gardening!
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