Growing an orchid from Chinese seeds
Anyone can buy an orchid, but not to grow and propagate. Now it has become popular to order seeds in China: the price for them is much lower. Growing an orchid from Chinese seeds is not an easy task, but it is quite possible to cope with it.
Growing an orchid from Chinese seeds
How to choose orchid seeds from China
Before growing a flower, a seed is selected. To grow a strong plant:
- pay attention to the photo of seeds on the Internet;
- they look at the seller's photo of seeds: if only a picture of a flower was provided on the site, it is better to look for other options;
- study the characteristics of the product and reviews on it;
- if everything is in order, place an order.
Orchid seeds are finer than wheat grains.
How to grow orchid seeds from China
Growing soil
The germination soil must have the right mix of agar, organic and inorganic substances. The most ideal option is considered to be a ready-made commercial substrate, which is only sterilized at home.
The land for planting seeds should have a jelly-like appearance.
To germinate seeds, use glass cones or jars in which the lids are screwed. Holes are drilled there and filled with cotton so that the jar does not explode during sterilization. The flask stopper is made with cotton wool and foil.
For germination, seeds are provided with a nutrient medium. This is achieved with a mixture and a closed space. It is better to purchase a special primer and prepare it according to the instructions.
The soil must have the right mix of organic and inorganic substances
Sterilization
Jars, lids, flasks for 10 minutes. sterilized in the oven. The purchased mixture is diluted according to the instructions and within 20 minutes. disinfected in a pressure cooker.
Sowing seeds
The prepared soil, without cooling, is poured into jars. The solution is prepared in a separate container: 15 g of bleach is mixed with 1 liter of water, shaken well for 15 minutes. and passed through a filter. Seeds for 10 min. soaked in solution. Then it remains to plant them, and then close hermetically and leave to grow.
Sowing care
About a week after planting, the flower acquires green balls. After a few days, small hairs appear on it, from which leaves sprout. After the appearance of 2 to 5 true leaves, roots are formed. Sprouted seeds are transplanted into a pot no earlier than a year later, when the plant has already grown.
For growing orchids, after planting them in a permanent place, a moss substrate, a substrate from pine bark or fern rhizomes is suitable. In this case, the soil is made small and dense.
Before planting the shoots, the soil is poured with boiling water for 30 minutes.
The scions are removed from the jar carefully using forceps. Then they are thoroughly washed in running water to remove all remaining mixture from the plant. Then it should be carefully planted.Once the flowers are planted, optimal lighting and humidity are created for them.
For growing in a permanent place, use a soil of a fine and dense consistency.
Tips for growing orchids from China
To grow orchids, you must adhere to some rules:
- Planting the seed is carried out only with clean hands and with extreme care so as not to damage the seeds.
- Everything necessary for growing at home is sterilized in advance.
- All instruments used are disinfected.
- The plant is planted at temperatures from 25 ° C to 35 ° C and at high humidity (about 60-80%). The same temperature and humidity is maintained throughout the entire growth of the orchid.
- The plant cannot be constantly flooded with water, the frequency of spraying is increased to maintain the desired humidity.
- Constant feeding promotes the growth of greenery and rhizomes, makes the flower "lazy" - it will not absorb the necessary substances on its own, you will have to forget about flowering. The optimal time for complementary foods is 1-2 times every six months.
- To improve root formation, increase the activity of growth and flowering, as well as increase resistance to diseases, use "Eco-gel": a third of the cap is diluted in 2 liters of water, the resulting solution is sprayed with orchids.
Conclusion
Growing orchids from China at home is easy if you follow the technology and advice.