Important Considerations When Propagating Orchids
Propagation of orchids is a practice that requires patience.
The plant is classified among those that have slow growth.
Nonetheless, the plant is both long lasting and durable once it has developed.
Orchid propagation can be done using either splits or cuttings.
Splitting is a method where you divide part of already growing plant and transfer it to another growth medium for continued growth.
This is the fastest means of orchid propagation.
There are some steps called the rules of thumb recommended for you to observe for your plants to grow faster.
These rules suggest that you use large divisions of at least 3-4 plantlets.
In addition, you should consider using plantlets that have several pseudo bulbs.
The two rules will help your plantlets develop into fast growing plantlets.
When you are preparing to start your division propagation, get a sharp knife and pruners.
Sterilize them using alcohol, diluted bleach or burning it slightly at the tip with a soft flame.
Sterilized tools are essential in orchid propagation since they will assist in controlling fast spreading of germs.
For your divided plantlets to be strong, you should use a sharp knife.
When you are punning off unwanted branches from your orchid plant, look for a suitable place.
A place that has natural division is the best to use in your propagation.
It will ensure least damage to the roots and plant in general.
Once the division process is complete, clean the old potting material from your split.
Old leaves sheath around the bulb and damaged roots should also be removed.
However, you should ensure to leave as numerous healthy roots as possible.
A plant that has a lot of leaves has higher chances of survival that that with few leaves.
Look for pots that will allow the orchid to continue growing for duration of about a couple of years.
Make a suitable blend of planting media depending on the species of orchid you want to plant.
Put a little quantity of the growth media at the bottom of the pot.
Place your division on the potting material.
Spread its roots and then top up with more potting medium until all the roots are well covered.
To increase the rate at which your orchid propagation develops, you can either stake the plant or tamp the growth medium.
Before you set aside the propagated orchid, stick to it a plaque that will act as a reminder of when you divided it.
Those will be essential for future flowering.
In case your orchid has back bulbs, cut the stem on the main plant.
You will however require cleaning the stem all dead materials and older potting material.
Lay the cuttings in a plastic bag that have a layer of sphagnum moss for a depth of about 5 cm.
The cuttings are then sealed with more medium on top up to a depth of about 1 cm.
close the bag and lace in an area that has high temperatures.
Give the set up a period of bout 2-3 months.
You will note new shoots blooming.
Once there are some shoots that develops, your orchid propagation is mature for transplanting.
The plant is classified among those that have slow growth.
Nonetheless, the plant is both long lasting and durable once it has developed.
Orchid propagation can be done using either splits or cuttings.
Splitting is a method where you divide part of already growing plant and transfer it to another growth medium for continued growth.
This is the fastest means of orchid propagation.
There are some steps called the rules of thumb recommended for you to observe for your plants to grow faster.
These rules suggest that you use large divisions of at least 3-4 plantlets.
In addition, you should consider using plantlets that have several pseudo bulbs.
The two rules will help your plantlets develop into fast growing plantlets.
When you are preparing to start your division propagation, get a sharp knife and pruners.
Sterilize them using alcohol, diluted bleach or burning it slightly at the tip with a soft flame.
Sterilized tools are essential in orchid propagation since they will assist in controlling fast spreading of germs.
For your divided plantlets to be strong, you should use a sharp knife.
When you are punning off unwanted branches from your orchid plant, look for a suitable place.
A place that has natural division is the best to use in your propagation.
It will ensure least damage to the roots and plant in general.
Once the division process is complete, clean the old potting material from your split.
Old leaves sheath around the bulb and damaged roots should also be removed.
However, you should ensure to leave as numerous healthy roots as possible.
A plant that has a lot of leaves has higher chances of survival that that with few leaves.
Look for pots that will allow the orchid to continue growing for duration of about a couple of years.
Make a suitable blend of planting media depending on the species of orchid you want to plant.
Put a little quantity of the growth media at the bottom of the pot.
Place your division on the potting material.
Spread its roots and then top up with more potting medium until all the roots are well covered.
To increase the rate at which your orchid propagation develops, you can either stake the plant or tamp the growth medium.
Before you set aside the propagated orchid, stick to it a plaque that will act as a reminder of when you divided it.
Those will be essential for future flowering.
In case your orchid has back bulbs, cut the stem on the main plant.
You will however require cleaning the stem all dead materials and older potting material.
Lay the cuttings in a plastic bag that have a layer of sphagnum moss for a depth of about 5 cm.
The cuttings are then sealed with more medium on top up to a depth of about 1 cm.
close the bag and lace in an area that has high temperatures.
Give the set up a period of bout 2-3 months.
You will note new shoots blooming.
Once there are some shoots that develops, your orchid propagation is mature for transplanting.
