How to plant an orchid from Vietnam: recommendations for replanting
An orchid needs special care, because if it is not provided, the flower may die. Particular attention should be paid not only to care, but also to planting orchids from Vietnam. This amazing plant, if planted correctly, will delight you with its beautiful flowers for a long time.
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Orchid from Vietnam: description
The orchid is an amazing plant that grows on the trunks of large trees in damp places. There are 2 types of orchids in Vietnam: aerial and terrestrial. The roots of aerial orchids grow into tree trunks and their branches hang down. Terrestrial orchids from Vietnam grow in the ground in places where there is humus and debris. Among terrestrial orchids, there are various varieties with bright colors and a soft, refined scent:
- Paphiopedilum Vietnamese. The lower flowers are quite unusual. The petal, which is located at the bottom, is a pocket and resembles a shoe. The color of the plant may vary.
- Appleton's Paphiopedilum. A large flower of brown-violet color with a pleasant aroma. The flower can reach up to 10 cm in diameter.
- Paphiopedilum siamese. There is one flower on the peduncle, the petals of which have a lilac-green tint. At the bottom of the plant the petal is brown.
- Paphiopedilum is beautiful. Flowers with a diameter of 6-8 cm are orange-green. They show green veins with black specks.
- Paphiopedilum uniflorum. Peduncle short. There are 1-2 flowers on it, the diameter of which does not exceed 7 cm. Orchid It begins to bloom early and captivates with its pleasant aroma.
- Paphiopedilum beardedum. The flowers are burgundy, with a pale border along the edges. The lower petal is brownish-red, and dark spots can be seen on the light green leaves.
- Paphiopedilum Elena. The flowers are solitary, waxy yellow. The orchid blooms for 3 months.
Why replant an orchid?
The soil in which an exotic plant grows for several years loses the required acidity. If you do not replant the plant, the soil will become dense and begin to decompose, and this will lead to a slowdown in the growth of the root system. If such soil is waterlogged, the roots of the plant may rot, which means the entire flower will die. Depending on the substrate in which the orchid grew, transplantation is carried out.
If bark was used as a substrate, it needs to be replanted once every 3 years, if sphagnum - once every two years. It is advisable to replant in the spring, since active plant growth is observed during this period.
In special cases, you don’t have to wait until the deadline transplants plants. This procedure can be performed earlier in the following cases:
- the substrate began to decompose ahead of schedule
- pests appeared in the pot - nematodes, mites, etc.
- the roots began to rot due to improper watering
If there is at least one specified reason for the transplant, then the procedure can be performed ahead of schedule.
Planting a Vietnamese orchid
When choosing a plant in a flower shop, you should choose a medium-sized orchid, so that it is not very small and not very large.After purchasing an orchid from Vietnam, the flower should be replanted after it has run out of space in the container. It is important that the plant adapts to new conditions. Flowers will appear only after 5-8 years. This is due to the long period of plant development. The trunk of the plant is quite large, so it is advisable to provide some kind of support. Transfer The Vietnamese orchid is practically no different from ordinary orchids. In order to transplant, you will need a spacious transparent pot, a special substrate and an orchid bulb.
A special substrate for orchids from Vietnam can be purchased at a flower shop. It usually contains a mixture of pine bark, sphagnum moss and coconut chips. You can purchase artificial rockwool fiber as a substrate. The substrate should be moistened before planting. This exotic flower has no roots. Some orchids may have dried out roots. Taking this feature into account, the plant should be transplanted correctly. In order for the plant to take root, the lower part of the orchid from Vietnam must be attached to the ground.
Multiply You can grow an orchid at home by dividing the bush into parts. The procedure should be carried out carefully so as not to damage the plant. Watering the orchid should be done when the first roots appear, which can be seen thanks to the transparent pot. You can wait a long time for their appearance, so you should not be afraid that the plant may be left without water for a long time. The orchid bulb from Vietnam contains all the necessary nutrients. If you neglect this rule, you can flood the plant. The flower should be fertilized once a month with a special fertilizer for orchids.It is important to follow the concentration indicated on the packaging.
Since this is a light-loving plant, it is advisable to place it on the sunny side so that the rays of the sun fall on the orchid. This way the plant will stretch and grow faster.
The temperature in the room where the orchid from Vietnam grows should be at least 18 degrees during the day, and no higher than 20 degrees at night. In order for the plant to grow and develop well, the humidity should be 50-70%. Dry air should be avoided as the leaves will become pale and begin to dry out. It is not recommended to leave Vietnamese orchid varieties outdoors. If correct plant and care for the plant, the flower will delight you with its beautiful flowers for a long time.
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