Activities Separating Clumps Of Orhids

If in one pot clump of Orchid collections we have many, means it's time we reduce clumps. It is very important for the rejuvenation and an opportunity to multiply plants. Cutting activities, separate clumps of orchids is usually done in sympodial orchids. Ex: Dendrobium, Oncidium, Cattleya, etc.. How to cut / orchid plants reproduce vegetatively This is a very fun and entertainment for fans of orchids.

Noteworthy in the cut orchid plants is to make the cuts / pieces as small as possible. Scars / cuts frequent infections and decay. Close the scar with the anti-infective, eg, iodine (betadine) could also use a fungicide (smeared). Try orchids are separated more than 3 pseudobulb (in one family). When clumps of orchids in potting soil (usually root will stick in the pot), soak a few minutes in the water, drag and drop the root from the pot. Rinse the roots.

Planting orchids with the position of young plants (pseudobulb) facing the center of the pot. This way to facilitate pseudobulb grow. (Read: Planting Keiki) pseudobulb base Usually there are 2-4 new buds.