1、 Breeding environment

1. Soil: loose and humus rich soil should be used for breeding bighead orchid, and the soil should be kept moist at all times. It likes a humid environment

2. Watering: to ensure that the basin soil is wet, it must be watered thoroughly when watering, but the amount of water should not be excessive, so as not to cause rotten roots due to poor drainage, but pay attention to less watering when planting

3. Light: bighead orchid likes sunshine. It can be properly exposed to sunlight, but it can't last too long. It's best to put it in a well ventilated and bright place during maintenance, especially in summer. Don't be directly exposed to strong light

4. Temperature: to give it a growth environment of 18-25 ℃, it will enter the dormancy period in winter. At this time, it is best to control the temperature at 10-12 ℃, and the minimum temperature cannot be lower than 5 ℃, which may frostbite it

2、 Breeding method

1. Sowing and reproduction: it is best to sow at the temperature of 18-20 ℃, at this time, it will germinate soon after sowing. Be careful not to hurt its roots when transplanting

2. Ball splitting propagation: the ball splitting is mostly carried out in 3-4 fish meal. The small balls around the mother ball are planted. During planting, there is no need to cover too much soil. It is best to expose the top of the small bulb. It will bloom in about two years

3、 Common diseases and insect pests

The common diseases and insect pests of Cymbidium grandiflorum include spot disease and nematode, which will harm its leaves, bulbs or roots. After the diseases and insect pests are found, they should be sprayed with medicine in time