Cultivation methods of tiger orchid and the feng shui impact of tiger orchid
Nowadays, many families have begun to breed tiger orchid, so what is the breeding method of tiger orchid? For Feng Shui, tiger orchid also has an impact on the home environment, so what exactly is it? Let’s find out together below.
How to breed Tiger Orchid
Tiger Orchid, also known as Sansevieria orchid orchid, is a plant of the Orchidaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is a desert plant. Home breeding is very common now.
Its leaves are striped. Tiger orchid is a perennial succulent herb with a creeping rhizome and funnel-shaped leaf clusters growing on the rhizome. The leaves are upright, leathery, light green, and have irregular dark green horizontal stripes. These markings are very similar to those on tigers. Perhaps for this reason, it is called tiger orchid. Generally, the plant height of tiger orchid is 50 cm to 70 cm, and the leaf width is about 3 cm to 5 cm. In spring and summer, it is the flowering period of tiger orchid. It will produce solitary flowers from the rhizome in racemes, with 3-5 flowers in a bunch, and has a sweet and elegant fragrance.
It has several cultivars. Common varieties of tiger orchid include golden-edged tiger tail orchid, short-leaf tiger-tailed orchid, silver short-leaf tiger-tailed orchid, golden-edged short-leaf tiger-tailed orchid, and stone-brushed tiger-tailed orchid. It can be said that the Phnom Penh Sansevieria is one of the varieties with high ornamental value. The leaf edges have yellow thin stripes, the middle part is light green, and there are dark green horizontal stripes, which looks very beautiful.
Its living environment. Tiger orchid is drought-tolerant, moisture-tolerant and shade-tolerant, and can adapt to various harsh environments. It does not have many requirements for fertilizers, and it is best to cultivate it in sandy soil with good drainage. In addition, the tiger orchid should not be grown in a dark place for a long time. It should be exposed to scattered light, but be careful not to suddenly put the tiger orchid in the sun. It survives best in an environment of 20-30°C. In winter, pay attention to maintaining an indoor temperature of 10°C.
How to breed Tiger Piranchi
First, the selection of soil. The soil of tiger orchid needs to be loose and breathable, so when mixing soil for tiger orchid, you must pay attention to using 2/3 of the rotten leaves, plus 1/3 of the garden soil. Remember that the soil must be loose and breathable, otherwise it will This will make it difficult for water to evaporate, leading to root rot.
Second, sunlight demand. The tiger orchid likes light, so it must be exposed to sunlight from time to time. It is best to place it in a place where it can be directly illuminated. If conditions do not allow it, it should be placed in a place relatively close to the sun and kept in the dark for a long time. In some places, it will cause the leaves to turn yellow. .
Third, temperature. Tiger orchid has very high temperature requirements. Its suitable growth temperature is 20-30℃. In winter, the minimum temperature should not be lower than 10℃, so you must pay attention, especially in the northern region.
For tiger orchids that have rotten roots, the rotten parts of the roots should be cleaned. If possible, fungicides such as carbendazim can be used to sterilize them, and then dried in a cool place and replanted to take root ( It is recommended to use plain sand, vermiculite + peat and other cutting media for rooting). You can also knock the tiger orchid plant out of the pot, gently remove the soil, and use clean sharp scissors to cut off the rotten roots. It is best to immerse the roots in 0.02%-0.05% potassium permanganate aqueous solution 1 Take it out in about 10 minutes, dip it in a little sulfur powder or plant ash, and let it dry.
The Feng Shui influence of tiger orchid
I believe many people have heard of the role of tiger orchid in the home environment. It is similar to spider plant, monstera, and golden amber. They are four plants with super powerful ability to purify the air.
1. Tiger orchid can increase the concentration of negative ions in the room. It can absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen at the same time, increasing the concentration of negative ions in the indoor air. Negative ions are a type of negatively charged gas ions in the air, which have a very important impact on the life activities of the human body and other organisms. The stomata on the fleshy stems of the tiger orchid are closed during the day and open at night. While absorbing carbon dioxide, they can release a large amount of negative ions, increasing the concentration of negative ions in the indoor air.
2. It can absorb many harmful gases. Like the spider plant, the tiger plant can absorb more than 80% of indoor harmful gases, and its ability to absorb formaldehyde is extremely strong. It is also known as a "natural scavenger."
At the same time, it can also absorb a large amount of radionuclides such as uranium. In addition to removing formaldehyde, it has an obvious absorption effect on harmful substances such as trichlorethylene, sulfur to hydrogen, benzene, phenol, hydrogen fluoride, ether, heavy metal particles, etc. It has high efficiency and has a certain ability to regulate indoor humidity.
In addition to its ornamental function, it can also play so many functions, so it is really a good choice for home potted plants.
Tiger orchid is a plant with high ornamental value. It is often placed indoors as a decorative ornamental plant. Some studies can show that tiger orchid is not poisonous. On the contrary, tiger orchid is not poisonous. It can effectively absorb indoor harmful gases and has a strong ability to absorb formaldehyde in the decorated room, effectively purifying the indoor environment.
Tiger orchid is a plant with high ornamental value. It is often placed indoors as a decorative ornamental plant. Some studies can show that tiger orchid is not poisonous. On the contrary, tiger orchid is not poisonous. It can effectively absorb indoor harmful gases, has a strong absorption capacity for formaldehyde in the decorated room, and can effectively purify the indoor environment.