Breeding methods: the choice of potting soil, breeding tiger orchids, can be made into a cultivation substrate of a mixture of leafy soil, garden soil, sandy soil; water and fertilizer management, in the budding and growth period, need to wait until the potting soil is completely dry before watering, and the application of 2 to 3 times of rotting liquid fertilizer; ventilation, need to ensure that the environment is ventilated and breathable, and in summer need to be placed in the shade of the environment maintenance. Note: Need to change the potting soil every 1 to 3 years.
1, the choice of potting soil
The tiger orchid is suitable for growth in loose, breathable, nutrient-rich soil, the process of soil preparation, garden soil, leafy soil, sandy soil according to the ratio of 5:3:2 mixed to make the cultivation of substrates, soil preparation is complete, the need to be placed into the sunlight to dry and disinfect, kill the soil. After the soil preparation is completed, the soil should be placed under the sun to dry and sterilize, kill the germs and insect eggs produced in the soil.
2, water and fertilizer management
tiger orchid belongs to the fleshy root system, internal storage of large amounts of water, the demand for water during the growth of small, in the budding and growth period need to wait for the potting soil completely dry before watering, so that the soil is in a moist state. In the winter low temperature environment, you need to water slowly along the edge of the pot to avoid waterlogging the soil. After entering the growing season, apply 2 to 3 times of well-rotted liquid fertilizer to supplement nutrients.
3, ventilation
Tiger Balm has a strong adaptability to light, daily can be placed in the plant to bright light environment maintenance, so that the leaves are always in the green growth state. In summer, when the light is too strong, you can place the tiger lily in a ventilated environment to avoid direct light on the leaves.
Because the tiger orchid is suitable for growing in loose and breathable soil, it is necessary to change the potting soil every 1 to 3 years to make the soil loose and breathable, in order to maintain the normal growth of the plant. In addition, the tiger orchid's cold tolerance is poor, in the winter after the temperature drop, need to timely transfer the plant to warm indoor maintenance, room temperature control at 10 ℃ or more.