Orchids are one of the most common flowers on the windowsills of our compatriots. This beautiful flower is considered one of the most demanding of living conditions and very demanding in the care.
Perhaps one of the most common varieties of orchids is the VELOGIN Orchid, which has an excellent decorative appearance: small flowers are arranged on a long peduncle. Tselogina blooms in white.
We will talk about the peculiarities of tselogina orchids, as well as the rules of flower care at home, in this article.
Celogin Orchid and its varieties
Celogina Orchid is a representative of the large Orchid family (Orchidaceae), which has more than 120 species in its arsenal. Most often, this species can be found on the southern coasts of Asia, in the rain forests of India.
Did you know? This species has a certain feature: there is a hollow on the flower column, and it is this trait that brought the flower the name that comes from "Koilos" (Latin), which means "hollow".
Tselogin has its own species, which differ from each other, but a common feature for all is sympodial growth, as well as the presence of a pseudobulb, which is smooth in texture and is the basis for peduncles.
At home, most often used several types:
- Tselogin Massange (Coelogyne massangeana) - a species that has several peduncles that can bloom several times a year. The flowers of this species are quite large, can reach 5 cm in diameter, and up to 20 flowers can freely settle on one peduncle. The leaves of this species are rather large, petiolate. The shape of the leaves is ovoid. Tselogina Massange has not very pronounced pleasant delicate aroma;
- cellogin comb (Coelogyne cristata) - popularly known as the Cristat orchid. The natural conditions for the growth of comb hypogeas are the high mountains of the Himalayas, where the flower grows near the snows. Due to the natural conditions of life, Kristat prefers cool places to live. This species is marked by rather large flowers that grow up to 10 cm in diameter and are located on two or three peduncles in the frame of two large, long leaves. This species is valued for the exotic form of the flower: three-lobed, with 5 lobes, “scallops”;
- Tselogin fringed (Coelogyne fimbriata) - a species that is most often found in the southern regions of China, India, Thailand and Vietnam. This species is very thermophilic. Two leaves grow from a pseudobulb, and on the peduncles there are three flowers of rather small size - only 3 cm in diameter. The flowers are yellow with a greenish tinge and a beautiful brown pattern on the lower lip. Orchid blooms quite late - in late August, and blooms until October;
- Tselogin beautiful (Coelogyne speciosa) - a view that came to us from the islands of Java and Sumatra. A distinctive feature of this type is the presence of only one leaf with rather small peduncles. On flower stalks grows 1-3 flowers of green color with a yellow shade. The light brown lip is decorated with white dots and red veins.
These species are considered the most unpretentious and convenient for growing amateur florist at home. We will talk further about how to care for the virgin orchid and how to plant it.
Features planting vodogina orchids
Before proceeding to how to plant a celogin orchid, we consider the most optimal conditions in which it will feel good and actively grow.
Optimal conditions for active growth
It is best to grow a flower depending on the type and season: for example, a temperature of 20-25 ° C in summer is suitable for all types of orchids, but in winter it is better to lower the temperature to 10 ° C.
Important! If you grow a comb view of a coel stock, then the necessary temperature for the winter period for it will be +5 WITH.As for the lighting, it is best to place the fresco on the east or west windows. The orchid needs a year-round, fairly bright diffused light.
If it happened that direct sunlight falls on the orchid, you will need shading, but with a lack of light in the winter, you will have to use additional lighting to make the hemlock feel comfortable.
In order for the plant to be healthy and grow well, it is also necessary to observe periods of rest, although some types of cellogin do not have it.
For example, fringed cellogin and cellogin do not need rest, but a variety of comb celogin retires in the last weeks of spring and “sleeps” about 3 weeks.
How to plant a flower
Increasingly, growers grow orchid to googolin on their window sills and plant the plant on their own. Make it very simple, the main thing - to do everything right.
As with any plant, it is necessary to lay a drainage layer in a pot (gravel or even a budget option - broken shards).
Drain the substrate, the components of which are: black peat (4 parts) and washed river sand (1 part), or you can use special soil for orchids.
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It is necessary to plant the plant in such a way that it is on the surface and at the same time firmly fixed in the soil. From above, the planted material can be covered with moss so that the flower buds do not get sick due to fluctuations in humidity and air temperature.
As you can see, the process of planting is simple, but everything must be done comprehensively and clearly, and then your plant will delight you with its healthy appearance.
Celogin Orchid: Care
In order for the plant to serve as decoration for your home for many years, you need to care for it, not forgetting about watering, feeding and transplanting a flower.
How to water a flower
Caring for the orchid colegrass mainly consists in the proper watering of the flower. For watering is better to choose warm, soft water.
The frequency of watering depends on the period of orchid life: during the period of the most active growth and flowering, the orchid will need more water - four times a week, while during the rest period one watering per week will suffice.
Did you know? It is best to water the flower, lowering the pot in a container of water for a few minutes.
In order for the orchid to feel comfortable, the temperature of the water for irrigation must be 5-8 degrees higher than the room temperature.There are orchids that have flower stalks appear at the same time as the beginning of growth - in such cases, watering does not decrease after flowering.
To provide additional moisture in dry weather in summer, the orchid is sprayed twice a day, or you can put a flower pot on a tray filled with wet clay.
How to feed a plant
Orchid needs quite frequent feeding. The most active fertilizer should be fertilized during the growing season - once a week, using ready-made fertilizer for orchids, but during the flowering period there will be enough additional feeding once a month. You can also do additional foliar feeding on the sheet.
Did you know? The opinion that only ready-made fertilizers for orchids can be used to feed orchids is a myth. When the growing season comes to an end, the orchid is fed with a preparation containing potassium.
In order to feed successfully, it is necessary to very accurately observe the proportions of fertilizer application, because if you overdo it, the orchid can get sick.
When you need a flower transplant and how to perform it
An orchid is a flower that is hard to "move" from place to place. There are two main reasons why a plant may require a transplant: first - overgrown root systemand the second is spoiled ground in which the roots begin to rot.
The best period for transplanting will be spring-summer, it is at this time that new shoots form on the flower. When transplanting, it is necessary to thoroughly examine the plant for damage, and if there are diseased roots, they must be removed, and the cut point should be covered with brilliant green.
The prepared plant is planted in a prepared pot that is larger than the root system, and slightly moisturized.
Important! Do not try to achieve blooming orchids immediately after transplantation - this may not happen, because the plant must adapt to new conditions.
Reproduction orchid
Almost everyone who grows a celogin orchid reproduces a flower at home. The most popular breeding method is the division of adult bushes. This process is rather painstaking, but not as difficult as it may seem.
For division use a sharp instrument. It is necessary to divide the bushes so that on each delenka there were several old and fresh pseudobulbs with a developed root system.
All places slices need to process green paint to disinfect. Planted delenki in the prepared soil and slightly moisturize, then watering depends on the degree of development of rhizomes. It is better to fix each delenka with wire in the ground.
Did you know? If your orchid is monopodial, it is propagated by cutting off a small part on top of the stem that has petioles.
If you properly care for a new plant, then you can get root growths and good growth in the first season.
Regarding the propagation of orchids by the seed methodthen this process is very long and laborious. Orchid seeds are very small. They require sterilization with calcium hypochlorite solution.
It is most convenient to carry out the process of planting over steam, this will destroy all microorganisms, the influence of which negatively affects the success of seed germination. It is best to plant the seeds in a nutrient medium in a flask.
This nutrient medium is prepared as follows: 10-15 g of agar-agar is mixed with 10 g of glucose and fructose, these components are dissolved in 1 l of water and poured into flasks. A chemical pipette gathers seeds and plants it in a nutrient medium.
In order for the seeds to germinate, they must be placed in warm conditions (temperature not less than 25 ° C) and a well-lit place and set a greenhouse above the tank.
When the first sprout reaches the size of 5-7 cm, it should be dived and transferred to a separate pot.
The picking process is carried out by washing the plant. A large amount of water is poured into the tank and the seedlings are separated from the main mass in a circular motion.
Next, gently capture the sprout with a brush and planted in the ground, which should consist of a good nutrient substrate and drainage.
When growing the sprout, it is necessary to maintain a good level of humidity and light (12-14 hours). The orchid will reach mature age after 3 years, but will bloom, with proper care, 4-5 years after sowing.
Major flower diseases and pests
Orchid is rarely sore, but most often it is attacked by a spider mite and aphid, which in the early stages can be easily overcome by insecticides.
Folk remedies, such as sprinkling with soapy water, help in the fight against pests. If you have already noticed that your flower has been attacked by aphids, it is necessary to treat the leaves of the flower with alcohol.
Important! It is necessary to remove all the fallen leaves and petals from the pot, because it is in them that the greatest number of pests and diseases are infused.
Most often, Celogin Orchid is exposed to fungal diseases, signs of which are spots on the leaves, a change in the color of the bulb, rotting of the roots. Fight against such diseases is best fungicides.Growing an orchid in your house is quite difficult, but all the effort you put will bring results: you will get a beautiful flower with a delicate, soft aroma.
