Useful tips for propagating orchids by children. Rules for Aftercare

Reproduction by children is a simple and quick method for growing orchids. And this applies to Phalaenopsis and Dendrobium.

These species, without special efforts, reproduce with the help of side processes (children).

The main thing here is to be careful and be guided by the rules below. Then you can even reproduce this plant the first time.

Let's now learn more about this interesting process.

Basic definition

Children are usually called young shootsthat can occur on the stem, peduncle or at the roots of a mature orchid.

When to choose this kind of method?

This method of propagation of an orchid is used when one or several children appear on the peduncle instead of a flower near the orchid. They can be placed both at the end of the peduncle, and in the center.

Before you separate the baby from the original plant, it is preferable to let it grow 3-4 leaves, at least 5 cm long. It is possible to help the baby grow roots by creating the required conditions for her.

REFERENCE: More often, a baby can occur at the roots of an orchid. In this case, it is more difficult to separate, because it is possible to damage the roots of an older plant. However, if everything is done correctly, then such a baby takes root and begins to grow very rapidly.

Cases in which it is not recommended or impossible

Children appearing on the stalk itself are not recommended to be separated. They do not have their own roots and if mistreated, it is possible to destroy the entire plant.

Breeding the appendix and caring for it

You can not wait for the roots in children living directly on the flower arrow of the original outlet. And with the appearance of 4 leaves on the baby, it is easy to separate it (since it is believed that in hybrid phalaenopsis the children do not let out roots in this state and are saturated only due to the initial bush).

Sections on the peduncle and on the baby must be sprinkled with crushed charcoal or cinnamon. The baby is advised to dry during the day, then precipitated into a fine-grained substrate, where the roots are expected to appear. The lower pair of leaves of the phalaenopsis baby turns yellow over time.

It is better to root the phalaenopsis baby in a small greenhouse, the best temperature for finding the baby is 22 ... 25 degrees. The roots take a very long time, in some cases phytohormones are used to stimulate, spraying the substrate with epin or heteroauxin. The very leaves of the baby do not need to be sprayed with hormones, otherwise the appearance of the roots will be delayed, and the formation of leaves will begin.

IMPORTANT: It is not recommended to pick them off, they themselves will disappear with a decrease in the supply of caloric elements, by then initial roots can already develop.

Another method that is used to stimulate root growth in children is close placement to water. They take colorless plastic boxes, a flat segment of polystyrene foam, in which they make a slight depression, and fix in it motionless and thoroughly the phalaenopsis-baby socket.

Then, water is poured into the box, the “boat” is lowered from the foam with the baby, and it is covered. Greater moisture and warmth stimulate root formation faster. With the emergence of roots, home phalaenopsis is transplanted directly into the bark and grown like a mature plant.

How to propagate: step by step instructions

The separation process will follow:

1. The shoot is very carefully separated from the birth stem. The process is cut off with a sharp knife. Before transplanting a baby, you need to make sure that the new plant is completely ready to live separately and has a root system.
2. When the seedling is already taken, do not rush to bury it in the ground. First, the place of the cut needs to be dried a little, preferably in the sun. The drying process cannot last more than half an hour. Next come in handy coal, which is finely divided. They need to sprinkle the place of the cut in order to carry out disinfection.
3. Transparent plastic pot should have obvious volumes. Special holes must be drilled in it, which are also called drainage holes. Now you can begin the process of disembarkation. Planting should be done so that the neck of the root type is only at the level of the surface of the pot. At the time of transplantation, you need to carefully monitor the roots so that they do not get injured. In this case, the pot cannot be huge, it should be a little small for an orchid. Directly in this case, the possibility that it will take root is greater.
4. The pot should be filled with soil., which must be mineral substances. It is necessary to carefully monitor the roots. They must be completely covered by the so-called substrate. In the event that some difficulties have occurred and the roots do not fit in the pot, then it is possible to place them on top, but in this case they will need to be covered with a certain amount of moss. As a rule, when adding soil for the first time, you should shake the pot to settle the soil. It is strictly forbidden to crush the ground with your fingers.
5. After transplanting, you should put a flower at the window. However, it is strictly forbidden to carry out watering in the early days. Water the orchid on the third day after this process. It takes time for the cut that was made to be extremely dry. Due to this, the orchid is protected from the possibility of getting any disease due to the influence of moisture or moss microorganisms.

After transplanting, the flower should stand for a certain time in a room where the moisture is slightly increased.

Check out the video showing orchid propagation by children:

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Check out the process of reproduction in the photo:

What to do if it does not take root in a new place?

But if everything is the same, the orchid baby persists and does not develop roots for a long time, it is possible for several days to place its lower part shallow in the water. It is worth noting that this also does not guarantee their occurrence. Certain types of orchids (vanilla, ludisia) take root better in water.

TIP: It must be borne in mind that not all orchid roots are so strong.

Further plant care

After the final transplant, taking care of the baby is necessary as an adult plant. It is important to properly water the plant in order to have enough moisture, but not a very large amount. After the first watering, this plant should be watered again only after absolute drying of the substrate.

A certain time in water for irrigation can be supplemented by a small number of growth stimulants and fertilizers. Be sure to guarantee the young plant optimal lighting and comfortable temperature.

Output

Subject to absolutely all the rules, after 3-4 years a small baby will transform into a magnificent orchid, and will for a long time delight the eye with its inimitable flowering.

Watch the video: How to care for orchids after blooms fall (October 2024).