• 2023-01-09

Hoya maintenance

1. Flowerpot selection

Ball orchid suitable for small pot planting, too big water dry slowly, easy to waterlogging. Generally, if you cut small seedlings, choose a 10 cm diameter pot maintenance can be planted for about a year to replace with a 15 cm pot. If you buy big seedlings, it can be used 15-20 cm diameter of red pottery.

2. Light and ventilation

One of the reasons why the orchid is so popular is that it is very shade tolerant and can bloom even if the sunlight in your home is not very good. So usually put it directly on the north balcony can be raised, or the east balcony and west balcony of the home can also be raised well. In addition, because the ball orchid can climb the wall, leaves and vines are more, coupled with the indoor air flow in winter is relatively poor, so it is necessary to open the window in time for ventilation.

3. Temperature curing

Ball orchid also pay attention to the right temperature. If the temperature reaches below 10 degrees Celsius, it is necessary to move indoors to keep warm. Once the temperature is below 5 degrees Celsius, the leaves of orchids will turn yellow and lose leaves. Try to keep the indoor temperature between 20-25 degrees Celsius, and orchids will grow exceptionally well.

4. Water and fertilizer

Although the ball orchid belongs to succulent plants, its leaves are thicker, the branches are thicker, but the lack of water is not possible, the general principle of its watering is that the basin soil is about to dry, in time to pour water on it. Fertilizer can choose a high content of phosphorus and potassium, other elements are not missing, the growing season is generally 1-2 times a month to apply a thin fertilizer solution with a balance of nitrogen and phosphorus elements, so as to provide sufficient nutrients for the growth of plants.

5. Change the basin

Ball orchid plants to frequently change the pot, young plants can be once a year, and the old plant can be 2-3 years for a pot, it is best to change the pot in April each year, when the pot can cut off part of the old roots, also want to remove part of the old soil, and then add new culture soil, so that the plant robust growth.

6. Pests and diseases

When the insect infestation is light, it can wipe the insect body and rinse the leaves with water. If the insect infestation is serious, it should be sprayed with diluted pesticide control; Usually pay attention to ventilation, drainage breathable, loose soil, sterilization and disinfection, reduce the incidence of corydoria, if there is disease, can be 50% carbidazim wettable powder 600 times liquid or 70% mancozeb wettable powder 400-6w liquid spray control.