The most popular species among orchids is the dendrobium. If you provide him with proper care, he will decorate your home. But in addition to caring for the plant, you need to know the nuances regarding the reproduction of this type of flower. If this is not done on time, the plant may die. The same applies to varieties phalaenopsis.
To propagate a flower, you need to know exactly when to perform the separation procedure, what propagation methods are inherent in the plant and how to plant an orchid's baby. Additionally, it is worthwhile to inquire about the rules for caring for the "sprout" in the process of development and rooting.
Beautiful view of a blooming orchid
The time when you can sit baby
Even experienced flower growers often make mistakes regarding determining the time for a baby to sit down. First you need to determine where the shoot is located, since each type has its own development time.
Regrowth rhizomes
To determine the possibility of sitting a copy from the "mother", you need to pay attention to the root. Sprouts should be at least 5 cm long. The roots should be white and look like a rope.
Duration of the baby
It is possible to transplant the baby after its formation only after half a year. During this time, the copy will grow stronger and create an autonomous power system. You can perform the procedure of sedimentation later. Then the plant will become as strong as possible and will definitely survive after planting.
And other signs
The main sign that a copy can be separated from the main plant is the formation of 5 leaves. If the foliage is strong and healthy, the root system is already full and ready for independent growth.
Normally formed seedling
Particular attention should be paid to the top sheet. It should be dark green in color with no damage or signs of wilting.
Separation of a baby from an orchid
So that the plant does not have stress, you need to know exactly how to separate the baby from the orchid without harm to the mother plant and the seedling itself. There are several options for the development of events: a baby can appear on a branch, on a peduncle, on a rhizome, on a trunk. But the most important thing is to know how to put a baby orchid from a flower stalk, since a copy often develops here.
On a branch
Sometimes a branch, namely the base of the leaf, can become a place for the formation of a new baby. Depending on the condition of the copy, a slice is made. Such specimens are rarely formed, but they are very strong and take root well.
You can detach the shoot using a sharp secateurs, treat the cut with a special antiseptic for flowers or sprinkle with crushed activated carbon.
On the peduncle
Many problems arise when the orchid gave the baby on a peduncle, but how to transplant the sprout is not clear. On the flower-bearing arrow, you need to highlight the process. 2 cm apart from the arrow on both sides for a margin. In this situation, it is better to separate with secateurs or sharp scissors.
Baby education on a peduncle
Sprinkle the slice with activated carbon powder. After 30 minutes, remove the wet layer of powder, soaking the area with a dry cloth.
On the rhizome
It is worth checking beforehand that at least small roots are formed in the process. The following is the separation procedure:
- Select the baby near the rhizome.
- Move the soil away from where the shoot is located.
- Use a pruner to cut the sprout.
- Sprinkle the place of separation with finely chopped cinnamon. Carrying out the procedure, you need to leave the mother root without damage.
After 1 hour, remove cinnamon from the root by removing a layer of powder with a cotton pad or ear stick.
On the trunk
The process, which appeared on the trunk of an orchid, does not have a root system, so the food is produced due to the mother stem. It turns out that such an education cannot be separated.
Note! Copies formed on the plant stem can grow to replace the dead branch.
If you split the copy with the stem, then both the baby and the mother plant will die. The unique shoot will look more natural over time, so do not worry about the non-standard appearance of the orchid.
Transplant Options at Home
It is difficult for beginner gardeners to understand how to plant a sprig of an orchid at home. So that the plant does not die and soon pleased with flowering, it is necessary to carry out the procedure in accordance with the step-by-step algorithm:
- Extract a plant from an old flowerpot. Holding the flower by the stem at the base, pull the pot slightly in the opposite direction.
- Remove the old substrate from the root system. The procedure should be carried out carefully so as not to damage the processes.
- Remove shriveled, rotten and dry leaves, root processes.
- Soak the phalaenopsis roots in a special solution for 2 hours. Meanwhile, a container, ground, tools are being prepared.
- At the bottom of the tank, fill the drainage and distribute it evenly along the bottom.
- Put the plant in the center and sprinkle with a substrate, distributing the particles with honey roots using a long wooden toothpick.
- Sprinkle the roots with moss on top.
- Lightly water the plant.
Transplant principle
If the planting is carried out in accordance with such an algorithm, then the orchid will take root without problems and will not be sick in the future.
Possible transplant difficulties
In the process of transplanting, a lot of problems can arise that are associated with extracting a plant from an old container, it is also difficult to choose a pot.
There are other difficulties:
- Initially, you need to choose the right pot. There are many mistakes here, since the orchid can be planted in a container with transparent walls.
- It is sometimes difficult to extract a plant from a pot due to overgrown roots. If the shoots sprouted through the drainage holes, then they must be removed, and then cut the container.
- Often the root system requires adjustment - the removal of old and dead shoots. When choosing the bad parts, it’s important not to make a mistake. If you remove a lot of living rhizomes, the plant will die.
- Pretreatment of the plant, substrate. Choosing the right soil. The amount of soil should also be limited - no need to fill the root completely.
Note! A transplant can be easier if done on time. When the flower is in a too narrow flowerpot for a long time, the root system begins to deteriorate a little, it is difficult to remove and many processes will have to be cut.
Transplant Care
To grow an orchid, you need to carefully care for it. The flower is not like the rest of the indoor plants, as it comes from the tropics, therefore, the principle of growing is better to choose another.
In the process of growing, it is worth paying attention to the following nuances:
- Observe the mode and method of watering.
- Feed the plant during the growth period.
- Prepare the right soil and collect a quality substrate.
- Monitor the state of the stem and root.
Transplanted Orchid Care
Additionally, it is worth adjusting the temperature regime. The plant should not be exposed to too much direct sunlight. In general, you need to create a tropical climate for the flower.
Watering
It is especially difficult to monitor the water balance of the plant and irrigate correctly. If there is too much water, then the roots will begin to rot, so the standard watering procedure should be modified:
- Pour room temperature water into a bowl.
- Put a flowerpot with a flower for 15 minutes in a container.
- Remove the flowerpot and place it on a towel. Excess moisture must be absorbed by the cloth.
- Before installing the pot in the pan, make sure that moisture is completely absorbed through the holes in the bottom with a towel.
Note! Immediately after watering, the pot should not be placed on the windowsill. It is necessary to withstand the plant in a warm place for several hours. It is worth watering if necessary, so there is no exact schedule.
Top dressing
In order for the plant to develop normal leaf mass, flowering occurred every year and children appear for planting, it is worth periodically “feeding” the plant with fertilizers of various classifications.
For top dressing, you can use diverse fertilizers:
- organic
- mineral;
- to accelerate growth.
Plant nutrition during growth
Each type is used in accordance with specific instructions for doses and periods of fertilizer application. But the most popular option is mineral fertilizers, since they contain a lot of minerals and vitamins necessary for the orchid.
In any case, the dosage for the flower should be 1/10 of the standard. The timing of "feeding" is determined by the size of the plant and growth conditions. It is advisable to make fertilizers of a certain type during the flowering period, and a week later another type of substance. The further schedule of "feeding" depends on the condition of the flower.
The soil
Many problems in the process of caring for an orchid arise if you prepare the wrong substrate for the plant. Novice growers do use ordinary land for flowers. In fact, the orchid belongs to the family of epiphytes, therefore, by its nature, it must be attached to the wooden support by the roots.
Extraction from old soil
You can plant the plant in the purchased soil. A florist shop may offer several options, but it is better to prepare the substrate yourself. Dry, finely chopped parts of the bark and pieces of moss should be mixed in equal proportions. Pre-soak the constituents in flower antiseptics to remove pests and insects.
Orchid is a very beautiful and unusual flower that requires proper care in the process of growth and transplantation. You need to know how to plant a baby from the mother bush without harm to the second instance. Preparation and further actions significantly affect the condition of the plant. Proper care will help the orchid to develop into a full-fledged flower after transplantation.
