How to properly grow beautiful orchids at home? How to plant orchids from Vietnam.

At the word orchid, our imaginations begin to paint colorful pictures of the exotic tropics. But no matter how surprising it sounds, the tropics can be arranged in own apartment! It is with the help of orchids.

Despite the widespread belief that these flowers only grow in hot regions, this is not the case. There are some types of orchids that can even be found in Moscow parks. These are their northern species, which have already adapted to similar weather conditions (fingerling, two-leaved lyubka). They usually have small flowers and do not look quite the way we usually imagine orchids. Flowers in the form in which we are used to seeing them - with bright, convex, elastic flowers, can be found in the wild world in the vastness of the Crimea.

But all of these species are not suitable for growing at home.

The Vietnamese orchid can become a magnificent decoration for your home, which also spreads a pleasant aroma. In Vietnam, the orchid is one of the brightest representatives of the local flora. Translated from the Greek "orchis" (which is where the name "orchid" actually came from) means "testicle". Apparently not in vain, since the flowers of the plant really resemble this organ of a person or a mammal.

If someone of your acquaintances goes on vacation in Vietnam, be prepared that this flower will be brought to you as a gift. Has this already happened? Then, for sure, you have already asked the question - how to plant an orchid from Vietnam? Read the comprehensive answer below.

Orchid bulbs (or “bulbs”) are commonly sold in Vietnam. You can buy them at flower markets in Ho Chi Minh City and Dalat. They are inexpensive, and their subsequent transportation is not particularly difficult. Therefore, if you are lucky enough to visit the land of endless pagodas and rice terraces, you will already know what to bring from Vietnam.

So what is needed to plant an orchid from Vietnam?

special substrate for orchids (it differs in many respects from the usual one);
transparent pot (transparency is also very important);
orchid bulb.

It is necessary to plant the orchid bulb so that almost all of it is on the surface and only its lower part is fixed in the ground. Since its trunk is massive and heavy enough, it is better to substitute a stick that will support it.

This bulb is not part of the flower itself. The shoots from this bulb will begin to break through into best case a month later. Here they will be the stems of the future plant.

When you plant an onion in a pot, it doesn't need to be watered until the first roots are released. That is precisely for this - to see the "firstborn" - we use a transparent pot. As soon as they appear, this is a signal to water the plant.

Do not be afraid or worried that the plant may be left without water for a whole month. This bulb itself contains so much liquid in its barrel and nutrients that they will last for a long time. If you decide to take the initiative and water the flower, you risk watering it.

After planting the plant, place it on a sunny side so that the sun's rays hit the plant. The seedling will reach for the sun, and therefore grow faster. Placing an orchid deep into the apartment, you risk dooming it to death.

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The splendor and grace of the members of the orchid family have been pleasing flower growers all over the world for many years with elegant flowering and minimalism of the dormant period. Orchid flowers buy in flower shops, transplanted from gardens and sometimes donated.

Among the gift species, orchids from Vietnam occupy a special place. They are very often brought from this exotic country, where they are purchased in the markets. Most often, onions are presented, which are shaped like an egg. Orchis with Greek the testicle is transferred. In this article, we will talk about how to plant an orchid from Vietnam and how to grow an orchid from a bulb.

Orchid bulbs are bulbs, from which, with proper care, a completely healthy and beautiful plant will develop.

Important! If an onion was brought as a gift, then you need to plant it as soon as possible, since it can die without giving a single root. If the gift is a sprout in a small container, then they grow it without transplanting, without arranging shocks for young plant.

Characteristics and variety

Vietnamese orchids are represented by several very graceful and varied species. They all belong to. Their differences relate to the size, shape and color of flowers.

Vietnamese Paphiopedilum is different from the rest unusual shape the lower petal, which resembles a slipper.
Violet-brown wide flower with a delicate aroma - feature Paphiopedilum Appleton.
On the peduncle of the Siamese Pafiopedilum, only one flower blooms, painted in lilac-green with brown.
Up to 10 centimeters in diameter, with green veins and black specks, are beautiful papiopedilum flowers.
From one to two pleasantly scented flowers on a short peduncle - this is Pafiopedilum one-flowered.
Burgundy flowers with light edging with a peculiar color of the leaves, light green with dark spots - distinctive feature Paphiopedilum bearded.
Pafiopedilum Elena blooms for three months a year and blooms in pale yellow shades.

Landing

Any Vietnamese orchid brought in the form of a bulb needs urgent strengthening on the ground, otherwise it will die. Planting the bulb is closely related to the choice of substrate. It is better for beginner flower growers to purchase ready soil in a specialized store, experienced gardeners will be pleased to independently prepare the environment for a new pet with their own hands.

Typically, the following components are selected:

Pine bark
Sphagnum moss
Fern leaves
Pumice
Expanded clay

The ratio should be approximately the same. The soil must be mixed well in order to ensure a sufficient level of aeration. For the bulb in the first month after planting, the supply of air to the soil is very important.

Creation suitable soil at home is the first step. The container in which the tubers will be placed is also chosen appropriate. Before planting an orchid bulb, you need to find out the type of flower brought in in order to choose the right pot size. If it was not possible to find out, choose a medium-sized container. Best transparent. This will help to visually determine the degree of development of a young plant and the level of moisture in the soil.

Important! Pumice and expanded clay are also used to create drainage at the bottom of the pot. This will ensure an even wetting of the substrate.

When the soil is ready and placed in the container, it is necessary to properly plant the bulb. This must be done so that only a small part of the vertically placed onion is immersed in the substrate. After planting, orchids from Vietnam will not immediately give their first roots. It may take a month before this happens.

If, after 30 days, the roots still have not appeared, do not sound the alarm. The reserves of liquid and nutrients in the bulb are sufficient for a long period preceding the active phase.

After about a month, the first roots appear. As soon as they reach a length of a few centimeters, you can start watering.

Important! The entire period, while the bulb is inactive, being on the ground, watering is not carried out.

Care and watering

Orchids from Vietnam require care for themselves, like other members of the orchid family. To create suitable conditions, proceed from their natural area habitat. The lighting and arrangement of these colors is best organized as follows:

Direct sunlight is harmful to the leaves, so you should not place the flower where the sun is shining brightly. Diffused light or shading is best. The lighting mode is selected taking into account the phase in which the orchid is. For the growth phase, choose a long daylight hours and short night... If the phase of active growth and development falls on winter period, arrange additional lighting.

Important! Morning sun rays and the light of the setting sun do not harm orchids.

The temperature regime for orchid bulbs from Vietnam is maintained at 18-25 degrees. A constant low or high temperature will be very harmful to a young flower.

After the onset of the growth phase of a young orchid bulb from Vietnam, it is worth increasing watering. Surface watering is a good starting point.

Important! Monitor the moisture level carefully and prevent the flower from rotting.

Transfer

Important! You need to transplant the orchid during the active period.

In this article, we talked about how to plant an orchid bulb brought from Vietnam, and how to grow a full-fledged flower from it.

The orchid from Vietnam is a beautiful plant belonging to the bulbous family that grows naturally on the trunks of giant trees. The most suitable terrain for its growth and flowering is regions with a humid continental climate and good lighting.

There are 2 types of orchids in Vietnam:

terrestrial- grow from the ground in places where there is debris and humus, have large bright flowers and dense leaves;
air- grow roots into tree trunks, their buds hang down and have a mild aroma.

Important! It is impossible to remove an orchid in a flowerpot from Vietnam, problems at customs control will not arise only with a bulb.

Types with names

Most often, terrestrial orchid species are brought from Vietnam, such as:

Nice- during flowering, its buds reach 6-8 cm in diameter, green-orange petals are decorated with dark dots and lines.
Siamese- on one of its peduncles there is only one greenish-pink flower.
Vietnamese- has unusual lower flowers of various colors, the lower petal of which resembles a shoe.
Single-flowered- most early view orchids with a short peduncle, on which 1-2 relatively small (with a maximum diameter of 7 cm) buds are formed.
Appleton- characterized by a large (about 10 cm in diameter) bud, which combines brown and purple colors.
Bearded- differs in burgundy buds with a light border around the edges.
Elena- this species blooms for 3 months, and its solitary yellow flowers as if covered with a waxy coating.

Despite the differences in the number of flowers, their color and flowering period, all these species need the same care.

Photo

And this is how the views of this flower look in the photo.

Where, how and how much can you buy?

Online store orchidee.su offers to purchase different kinds orchids at a price of 900 rubles, the shipping cost depends on the region. While in Vietnam, in Vung Tao, for bulbs of Vietnamese orchids, you can safely go to any flower shop, of which there are a lot.

You can also buy them at flower markets (for example, in Dalat or Ho Chi Minh City), where the largest number of orchid species are found. Most low prices plants are found in the Cho Dam market in Nha Trang.

How to plant tubers correctly?

Why do you need to be placed in a substrate?

If an orchid bulb was brought from Vietnam, then it must be planted in the substrate as soon as possible, otherwise it may die without having time to give a single root. If an orchid sprout is purchased in a small container, then a transplant is needed to avoid rotting during the growth process.

Also, over time, the earth loses acidity and in case of untimely transplanting, the soil will become too dense, and then its decomposition will begin, due to which the growth of roots will slow down.

Important! When the soil is waterlogged, the roots of the orchid will begin to rot, and it dies.

The transplant is carried out in the spring and its regularity depends on the soil: if the orchid grows in a substrate from the bark, a transplant is necessary every 3 years, and if from sphagnum, every two. You can not wait for spring if:

the substrate is decomposed;
pests were found in the pot;
roots rot due to frequent watering.

What kind of inventory will come in handy?

To plant an orchid bulb from Vietnam, you will need:

substrate;
necessarily a transparent flowerpot;
orchid bulb.

Soil preparation

The substrate for orchids from Vietnam is very important and is most often purchased from finished form... It must necessarily include:

This mixture is supplemented with artificial rockwool fiber.

You can also prepare the substrate yourself, this will require:

pine or spruce bark cleared of resin;
crushed charcoal;
sphagnum moss;
peat;
dolomite flour;
perlite or expanded clay.

Fern roots, coconut chips, limestone or chalk can be added to the mixture to hang the calcium content to increase the calcium content. For the necessary (especially in the 1st month after planting) aeration, the substrate must be mixed well.

Important! If the substrate retains moisture well, peat can be excluded.

The process itself

Before planting the bulb, you need to know that this is not a part of the plant and only after a month the shoots will appear from it - the stems of the future orchid. Procedure for planting a Vietnamese orchid bulb:

Moisten the substrate thoroughly.
At the bottom of a previously prepared container with holes, it is necessary to put large stones to increase its durability.
Then fill in the expanded clay drainage layer.
Lay the substrate in a third layer.
Place the bulb vertically with a maximum depth of 1 cm.
The bulb itself should be left on the surface and not sprinkled with substrate.
Support the onion with a stick so that it does not fall.
Place the container with the planted onion in a well-lit place.

You do not need to water the orchid before the horses appear, otherwise it will die. After planting, it will take a month for the first roots to appear.

The lower part of the bulb must be fixed to the ground. otherwise no roots will appear.

Problems and difficulties

Pests such as thrips, ticks and roundworms can appear in a flowerpot with a Vietnamese orchid bulb. Most likely they will start when the bulb grows roots, and stems appear from the adventitious bud. If the plant is infected with thrips, it must be isolated, rinsed in the shower and treated with insecticides. In case of damage by nematodes, the plant cannot be saved, since no drug will help get rid of them forever.

Important! If the orchid is in the absence of pests, you need to lower the flowerpot with it into the soda.

Further care

In order for the bulb of the Vietnamese orchid to germinate, it is necessary to create the following conditions for it:

the air temperature must be at least +18 degrees;
air humidity level - 70%, the minimum allowable indicator is 50%;
fertilizers must be applied monthly;
watering is done daily in summer, several times a month in winter, when the substrate is dry;
it is better to place a flowerpot with an orchid on the windowsill on the south side, while protecting the plant from direct sunlight;
in winter, additional lighting is likely to be required.

Orchid from Vietnam - beautiful flower who will delight the owner with his flowers, however, growing it from a bulb is not easy. Be patient, take into account all the nuances and follow the instructions, then success is guaranteed.

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The orchid from Vietnam is a beautiful flower of the bulbous family... Tourists willingly take her to the harsh climate of Russia in order to fill the house with the drunken aromas of the East, as long as possible to remember the impressions of their recent trip to eastern country and her unusual local flavor... This plant grows in the wild on the trunks of giant trees. The best terrain for its growth and flowering is regions with a humid continental climate and good lighting.

Terrestrial... Their roots grow into the soil, fill the depressions in the rocks, if organic remains are preserved in them. Flowers on them are large and bright, leaves are dense.
Air... Their roots grow into tree trunks. Delicate buds hang down and thin the soft scent.

Reference. Tourists who bought a potted orchid will not go through customs in Vietnam. You cannot take it out of the country in this form. Tourists who have bought an orchid bulb pass customs control without hindrance.

Names of types of papiopedilum and photos

Consider the types of this flower and their photos.

It is remembered for its unusual lower flowers. Their color varies. Looking at the flowers, it seems that the petal located below is a pocket... It resembles a shoe.

It stands out with large (about 10 cm in diameter) buds of brown-purple color, which thin the pleasant aroma.

On one peduncle, only one flower blooms with lilac-green petals. In its lower part there is a darker petal.

Nice

During flowering, buds 6-8 cm in diameter bloom on it orange-green shade with green veins with black specks.

On a short peduncle during the flowering period, 1-2 flowers are formed with a diameter of no more than 7 cm. It differs from other types of Vietnamese orchids in that it blooms early.

Elena

Blooms for three months. He has single flowers yellow color .

Bearded

He has burgundy buds, which are bordered at the edges with a pale border.

Planting material prices

The online store orchidee.su sells different types Pafiopedilum at a price of 900 rubles (the cost of delivery depends on the region where it will be delivered). If you are lucky enough to visit Vietnam, in Vung Tao, then in the numerous shops and flower shops found on every corner, they sell the bulb of the Vietnamese orchid much cheaper. Most of the varieties are found in natural parks, for example, in Dalat, where you can also buy it. Cheaper plants can be found at Cho Dam Market in Nha Trang.

How to properly grow a flower at home?

Any orchid bulb brought from Vietnam is planted in the ground immediately upon arrival at home.

Over time, the land in which it grows exotic plant, loses acidity. If the transplant is not done in time, the soil will become dense. Then it will start to decompose. This will slow down root growth. Allowing waterlogging of the soil, the florist will harm the plant. Its roots rot, as a result of which it will soon die.

The frequency of transplanting depends on the soil in which the orchid grows.... A transplant is needed every three years for a flower growing in a substrate from the bark, and once every two years if it grows in sphagnum. It is done in the spring, when the orchid enters the active growth phase. Sometimes they don't wait for spring, because:

the substrate is decomposed;
pests (ticks, nematodes) were noticed in the pot;
roots rot due to frequent watering.

The orchid brought from Vietnam is planted in the ground immediately after arriving in Russia. Otherwise, it will disappear.

Orchids from Vietnam are demanding on the composition of the substrate... Usually, growers buy ready-made substrate in order to avoid problems in the future. Before buying, be sure to read the inscriptions on the label. The composition must include the following components without fail:

sphagnum moss;
bark conifers;
coconut chips.

In addition to such ready mix buy artificial rockwool fiber.

Important. Before planting, the substrate is thoroughly moistened.

The bulba of the Vietnamese orchid is planted, observing some rules:

Its lower part must necessarily be attached to the ground. If this fact is not taken into account, roots will not appear on it.
Do not sprinkle it with a substrate itself. It must remain on the surface, and so that it does not fall, they prop it up with a stick.

You can read about what kind of soil is needed for an orchid and what are the basic requirements for it.

Inventory

Orchid Bulba from Vietnam.
Plain plastic transparent pot. Read about choosing a pot for this beauty.
Substrate.

Before planting an onion, you need to know some of the features of Vietnamese orchids. The bulb is not part of the flower. Only a month after planting, shoots will go from it, which will become the stems of the future orchid. She does not need watering until the shoots appear. They do not worry about watering, since the bulb itself is a storehouse of water and nutrients... Sometimes they appear only after a month.

The adventitious buds formed in the upper part of the bulb are the basis for the formation of orchid stems.

You will learn all the subtleties and nuances of planting an orchid in.

Problems and difficulties

Advice. If the orchid is withering away, and the pests are not visible, the pot with it is immersed in soda.

Sometimes a florist, after planting a bulb of a Vietnamese orchid, notices pests in the soil. They are tasty prey for thrips, ticks and roundworms. This happens most often when it gives roots and stems appear from the adventitious bud.

Pot selection is important detail in the process of planting. The roots of the epiphyte need a sufficient amount of light, so it is better to give preference to a transparent flowerpot made of polymer. Sometimes orchids are decorated in glass vases, which emphasizes their beauty and elegance, but when exposed to direct sunlight, the delicate roots of the plant may burn.

Considering that root system of this type of flowers does not grow in depth, but superficially horizontally, then the capacity should be chosen wider and less deepened. For full development, the orchid needs good air exchange, so the pot should have many holes in the bottom. To reduce the risk of developing fungi and bacteria, holes can be made on the side walls of the tank for additional aeration. It is good to fill the flowerpot by 1/3 of the volume with drainage from sea or river pebbles.

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Substrate preparation

The substrate with which the plastic pot is filled must meet the needs of the plant and the conditions of maintenance. With dry air, a more moisture-absorbing mixture is used in the room, which consists of the main components: the bark of conifers (pine, spruce, larch, pine), sphagnum moss, charcoal in a ratio of 5: 2: 1 with a substrate particle size of about 2 cm. only these components, but taken in different proportions, can form substrates with high or medium moisture capacity.

So, for a very moisture-consuming, pine bark and peat are selected in a 1: 1 ratio. If it is necessary to create soil with an average moisture capacity, use coniferous bark and peat, respectively, in a ratio of 7: 1. To improve the nutrient properties of the substrate, you can add chopped fern roots, a little high peat, coconut fibers and chips. It is better to use natural components as drainage: pebbles, gravel, since clay expanded clay due to the content of cavities, with low watering, can take moisture from plants.

In flower shops, you can find the right mixture for planting an orchid at home. But it must be remembered that the substrate must pass liquid well and retain a minimum amount of moisture, have good air permeability and antiseptic properties in order to avoid the development of putrefactive bacteria and fungi. It is good to use charcoal for this purpose. However, its share in the substrate should not exceed 5% of the total mixture. Despite the positive antiseptic and hygroscopic properties of coal, over time it becomes a salt accumulator, which negatively affects the pH of the substrate. Instead of charcoal, dried apple and peach leaves can be added to the soil in a small amount, which help prevent the development of putrefactive microorganisms.

It is necessary to carefully monitor the state of the substrate, monitor the root system and control the degree of moisture. At the first signs of destruction of fragments of the mixture, a partial or complete replacement of the decomposed soil is carried out.

Landing

Before planting an orchid in new soil, you need to prepare everything you need in advance. Carefully process the pot with a 2% soda solution, rinse under running water and pour over hot (70 C). Mix the substrate mixture in the required proportion. Prepare a sharp knife or blade for trimming damaged plant fragments and charcoal powder for processing the cut site.

There is nothing difficult in how to plant an orchid in a pot yourself. It is recommended to transplant this flower between waterings, when the roots have already dried up and there is not much moisture left in the substrate.

The plant must first be prepared for planting. The flower, together with the substrate, is carefully removed from the pot, which will be more convenient to cut into pieces. Then it is thoroughly washed in separated water at room temperature.

The roots are freed from the fragments of the substrate. A revision of the roots and leaves is carried out for the presence of dry and rotten ones. Damaged areas are cut off with a sharp knife or blade disinfected with an antiseptic. Places of cuts are processed with charcoal powder (crushed activated carbon), garlic tincture. After that, the plant remains for 2 hours at room temperature for drying leaves, roots and drying places of cuts.

Note that planting epiphytic plants is somewhat different from tap root plants. Therefore, there are several ways to transplant an orchid at home.

The first method is suitable for Phalaenopsis and Wanda orchids. The pot must be selected with drainage holes and transparent walls to be able to monitor the state of the root system. Drainage from crushed granite and large pebbles must be laid in it. The substrate is selected large enough for more than 2 cm for good air exchange. In order to avoid leaf rot during planting, the base of the flower is immersed shallowly into the substrate and remains slightly raised above the surface. In order to avoid waterlogging in the depths of the pot, since the soil usually begins to dry out from above, and inside is wet, a large piece of foam is placed in the center.

The second method is suitable for moisture-loving orchids that do not tolerate stagnant water and require good aeration for their root system. These include oncidiums, miltonia, masdevallia, dracula, bulbophillum. They require powerful drainage, filling 1⁄2 of the pot with a piece of styrofoam in the center. The substrate layer is no more than 10 cm, and for some species (for bulbophillums), 2-3 cm is enough. Moss is laid only on the surface in a thin layer.

The third method is suitable for sympodial orchids. For this species, a shallow substrate is not suitable. The pot is filled with large waterproof drainage evenly. This type of plant with a bulb sits closer to the edge for the possibility of the formation of new growths.

When choosing a soil composition, as an exotic option, planting an orchid in a filler made of natural bottle corks is used. Crushed pine cones are used as a resuscitation substrate. Or a block-base is formed from the whole for placing a flower on it.

Now it has become popular to grow bottle orchid seedlings brought from Thailand. These babies feel great on a substrate of poplar bark and crushed coconut.

Another one has appeared exotic flower from Vietnam, which is interesting to grow in indoor conditions... Paying attention to it, the question immediately arises of how to plant an orchid bulb yourself. It should be noted that the roots of this bulb are completely dry, therefore, its lower part is placed on the substrate for orchids. And watering is carried out only when the planted bulb puts out the first roots, otherwise there will be a risk of decay.

Securing the flower after planting

After planting, it is advisable to firmly fix the flower to ensure complete rooting. For this, flower metal holders are purchased in a specialized garden center. This support is stuck into the ground like a frame, and the flower is placed inside.

Due to this, the flower is well fixed, and is no longer subject to various vibrations that negatively affect rooting. In the absence of such a support, three wooden pegs are placed on the sides of the pot, and the plant is tied to them until it takes root and grows.

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