1、 Curing method

1. Temperature: the most suitable temperature is 18 to 25 degrees, because according to its habits, it likes to be warm. In winter, don't put it in a place too cold. Try to keep it at 10 to 12 degrees, and don't be too high, because it is in the period of dormancy at this time

2. Light: it likes light, but it is afraid of strong light. In summer, you need a little shade, but you don't need to cover it all. The shading degree can be about 50-60%. In other seasons, generally speaking, it can be illuminated all day, unless it is too strong direct light. Winter is dormant, but don't be in too dark

3. Watering: Purple root orchid likes to be wet, but is afraid of floods. It is best to select the substrate that is easy to drain, and do not pour too much at ordinary times, taking no ponding as the boundary. But the water cannot be lost, otherwise the flowering will be affected, or it will be watered after the substrate is dry for a long time

4. Fertilization: it does not need too much fertilizer < a > < / a >. Select the soil rich in nutrients, and then add some fertilizer. At ordinary times, there is less need for topdressing, which can be done 1-2 times a month

2、 Breeding skills

1. Reproduction: the most commonly used method is sowing. Generally speaking, it is the way of "pot sowing", that is, breeding at home. From June to July, the temperature is appropriate. After sowing, you also need to adjust the surrounding temperature so that you can germinate in about 20 days. However, if you want it to blossom, you need to wait a long time, usually three to four years

2. Change basin: it can be changed once a year or two. It is best to use soil with much humus and good drainage, such as sandy loam, rotten leaf soil, etc. If the nutrients in the soil are not sufficient, some can be added

3、 Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Disease: watering too much or getting wet in rainy season will easily lead to "root rot", which will lead to root rot, and then the growth of the whole plant will be affected. At this time, it is necessary to control the water and take off the basin to cut off the rotten roots. It is also helpful to use some medicine

2. Insect pests: the main category is "scale insects", which can be removed with alcohol, forceps, toothpicks and other tools, or sprayed with medicine

4、 Other issues

1. Toxicity: although it gives the impression that the flower fragrance is relatively strong, it is non-toxic

2. Whether it can be raised at home: it is more appropriate. It is a flower watching variety