Coarse vine ball orchid is a potted plant that combines leaf viewing, flower appreciation, and fragrance. Its cultivation methods mainly include the following aspects: 1. Selection of potting soil
Flower pot: The root system of the rough loosestrife does not require a large growth space, so it is recommended to choose a flower pot with a diameter of 15-16 centimeters and an inner depth of 8-10 centimeters for planting. A large pot may actually cause the orchid to only focus on growth and forget to bloom.
Soil: Loose, breathable, and well drained horticultural soil is preferred, such as succulent soil, nutrient soil, humus soil, peat soil, etc. Avoid using soil with high viscosity to avoid affecting root growth. 2、 Light management
The rough vine ball orchid prefers a semi shaded growth environment, which requires a certain amount of light and cannot be exposed to direct sunlight. When the weather is hot and the light is strong, appropriate shading should be applied; When the weather is cool and the light is weak, it is advisable to expose oneself to more sunlight to promote flower bud differentiation.
It can be placed indoors on the south balcony, north balcony, or enclosed balcony, as long as there is sufficient scattered light exposure. Having at least two hours of sunlight per day is beneficial for its growth and flowering. 3、 Water management
The rough loosestrife is a succulent plant that stores a large amount of water in its stems and leaves, making it relatively drought tolerant and not requiring frequent watering. When watering, the principle of "seeing dry and seeing wet" should be followed, that is, wait until the soil surface is slightly dry before watering to avoid water accumulation and root rot.
When the climate is dry, it is advisable to spray water appropriately to increase air humidity, but ventilation should be provided promptly after spraying to avoid prolonged moisture on the leaves, which can lead to the growth of bacteria. 4、 Fertilization management
During the growth period, the rough loosestrife requires appropriate fertilization to supplement nutrients. Fertilization should mainly use phosphorus fertilizer, which is beneficial for flower bud growth and flowering. But attention should be paid to applying light fertilizer and not thick fertilizer to avoid burning the roots.
Generally, applying thin phosphorus and potassium fertilizers every month or so is sufficient. Fertilization frequency and concentration can be appropriately increased before and after the flowering period to promote flowering. 5、 Trimming and shaping
The vines of the rough vine orchid can grow very long, so regular pruning is needed to control the plant shape and promote branching. When pruning, long branches can be cut short or diseased branches, crossed branches, etc. can be removed.
For the coarse loosestrife with fleshy branches when young, the branches will gradually become woody as they mature. At this time, shaping and tying can be carried out as needed to beautify the plant shape. 6、 Summer and Wintering
In summer, the rough loosestrife should be placed in a cool and ventilated place to avoid direct sunlight, and the watering frequency should be appropriately reduced to maintain a slightly moist soil state.
When the winter temperature is below 5 ℃, the ball orchid should be moved back indoors for maintenance to prevent frostbite. During indoor maintenance, the soil should be kept dry and cold air should be avoided to prevent damage to the leaves. 7、 Breeding methods
The rough vine orchid can be propagated through cuttings. Select robust branches, cut them off, air dry the wound, and then insert them into moist soil to root and survive. After cutting, the soil should be kept moist and direct sunlight should be avoided to promote rooting.
The breeding methods of rough loosestrife mainly include soil selection, light management, water management, fertilization management, pruning and shaping, summer and winter, and breeding methods. As long as these methods are followed for maintenance and management, the rough loosestrife can grow healthily and bloom beautiful flowers.