Our store are high quality seeds sourced from all around the world which are hand picked varieties specifically for optimal growing in Asian. Select Seeds are only commercially acceptable (uniform growth, high germination, long life shelf, top rated market varieties) making sure we bring only the best available seeds at an affordable price.
How to sow monkey face orchid seeds is as follows: grow seedlings in flat trays or plug trays. The seeds do not need to be covered with soil. After sowing, they should be fully exposed to light. Generally, the seedlings will emerge in about 25 days.
1. Tidy up the land
Before planting monkey face orchid seeds, it is necessary to choose a location with sufficient sunlight, loose soil, and convenient drainage and irrigation as the planting site, then rake the soil finely, apply enough farmyard manure, and then make a flat border; if planting in pots, use Flower pots with strong permeability, and use leaf humus, garden soil, and fine sand to prepare soil maintenance.
2. Humidity and watering
(1) It likes slightly moist potting soil, so it needs to be watered frequently in summer, and it doesn’t matter if the environment is a little dry (no water, no rain). If it grows more lush, it can be properly topped, and more flowers can bloom! It generally blooms from April to May, and the flowering period is quite long. Of course, there are also varieties that bloom in summer and autumn, and the ornamental value is also good!
(2) Do not water frequently during the seedling stage, just ensure the humidity of the substrate. Watering once a week is enough. The seedlings have very weak resistance. Once the water content is too high, it is easy to be infected, causing stems and roots to rot.
3. The method of branching
The method of branching is to take the mother plant out of the pot, shake off the soil on it, and then separate the entwined roots, and then use a knife to divide the plant into two small rooted plants, usually in early spring, because this The new buds have not sprouted yet.
4. Later management
When the monkey face orchid seedlings grow to 5-10 cm, thin them out immediately, pull out the weak seedlings, infected with diseases and insect pests, and keep the strong seedlings. When the monkey face orchid grows 4 leaves, you can transplant them according to your needs , Pay attention to shade after transplanting, so as not to damage the seedlings by strong light.
Data extension: Monkey face orchids mainly grow in the fog forests of southeastern Ecuador and Peru, and are artificially cultivated. Because it has a monkey face, it is vividly called "monkey face orchid". The flower can bloom in any season, and the smell it emits is similar to that of ripe oranges. Rich in many places, moisture-resistant, good resistance to shade. It is mostly used for potted plants, hanging pots or Chlorophytum cultivation. It is very suitable for the green decoration in front of the window of the living room, the wall of the balcony, the window of the commercial building, the entrance of the exhibition hall, etc. It is full of vitality, natural and relaxed.