How to use sphagnum moss for orchid

Around sphagnum tense debate and sow per day. Some experts say about the health properties of moss for orchid. Others, however, claim that the plant is able to harm "capricious beauty." How to use sphagnum moss to obtain a positive result described in this article.

The use of moss

Sphagnum has liquid absorption properties. It is able to absorb a large volume of water substantially greater than the weight of the moss.

The plant, which continues to grow after the death of the lower part, is endowed with antiseptic and antibacterial properties. Thus, moss, placed in a pot orchid, prevents diseases.

The main characteristics of the useful properties of sphagnum moss:

Maintaining · humidity;

· The beneficial effect on the growth of new shoots;

· Restore the weakened ornamental plants;

· Prevention of various diseases;

How to apply the moss for orchid

Before using the moss, it is necessary to throw boiling water and squeeze after cooling. After which the plant is placed in a transparent bag for five days.

After this period, the moss is placed in a pot. Note that the water should be in small amounts, otherwise it is fraught with rot root system of orchids. To produce a second watering should be only after complete drying moss.

You should not have the moss near the neck of the flower. This can cause damage to the plant. It is also forbidden to stamp sphagnum.

The optimum thickness moss should be 4-5cm.

Perhaps the formation of greasy soil. This can be caused by a large amount of vapor generated on the surface of the moss. The problem can lead to yellowing of the leaves of a flower. In this case, moss should be removed from the pot, flower and leaf wash using liquid manure.

Harvesting peat moss

The plant prefers marshy area, this is where it can be found more often. For orchids need to cut only the top part of the moss.

Since the plant can be insects, it should be treated. Leave the plant in warm water for a few hours, and then remove a packet (as described above).

Experienced growers advise dry moss after treatment. Doing this procedure must be in direct sunlight.

Subject to all rules for processing moss, and care for him, you are endowed with orchid useful properties, affects the activity of the growth and flowering of the "home beauty".