Planting method of epiphytic orchid

Abstract

The invention relates to a planting method of epiphytic orchid, which comprises the following steps: wrapping the root system of a seedling with sphagna, fixing in a split cut-log foundation pile, placing in a water injection tray, and culturing in a greenhouse until a new root is firmly tied; during transplanting, the large foundation piles can continue to be placed in the tray to be cultured so as to collect flowers, stems and leaves, and the small foundation piles are moved out of the tray for wild-imitating planting. According to the method, the problems that a traditional binding planting method is high in labor cost, uneven in substrate cultivation quality, damaged in transplanting root and the like are solved, zero-damage transplanting of root systems is achieved, a constant-humidity microenvironment is formed through cut-log gaps, tray water planting and a trunk water storage container are matched, and the maintenance cost in drought seasons is remarkably reduced. The method is suitable for under-forest economic planting and ecological restoration of epiphytic orchid plants such as dendrobium nobile.

Description

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of plant cultivation, in particular to a method for planting epiphytic orchid plants. [Background Technology]

[0002] Epiphytes are plants that use their roots to anchor themselves to the bark of other trees, entwining their dense root systems and growing on the branches and trunks of trees. Epiphytes collect water and minerals from the air. Beautiful epiphytic orchids (Orchidaceae) are widely used in horticultural cultivation. They photosynthesize on their own and do not deprive the plants they attach to of nutrients and water. Growth of epiphytic orchids requires certain environmental conditions: high humidity and the presence of humus on the host plant surface.

[0003] Existing methods for growing epiphytic orchids in greenhouses involve gently pressing their roots into the substrate to ensure a tight bond. Binding materials are then used to secure them in place, preventing them from moving due to wind or other factors. However, this approach has its drawbacks: The quality of medicinal or edible epiphytic orchids is difficult to consistently control due to the composition of the substrate. It is also difficult to maintain the integrity of the roots of ornamental epiphytic orchids during transplanting, impacting their survival rate and growth rate after transplantation. Furthermore, potting methods (nutrient cups, nutrient bags, and nutrient pots) also suffer from the aforementioned drawbacks.

[0004] The existing tying method involves tying epiphytic orchids (Orchidaceae) to tree trunks, a technique that mimics wild cultivation. This method requires no bark damage, and allows Dendrobium seedlings to be tied directly to the trunk using scrap cloth or non-woven fabric strips. The specific steps are: first, secure one end of the cloth strip with a thumbtack. Then, gently press the seedling into the strip, tighten it, and secure it. Tie clumps every 15 cm, with spacing of 25-30 cm between them. Secure firmly with nails, and finally spray with water to help establish roots. However, this approach has its drawbacks: Binding epiphytic orchids requires high labor costs, especially high on tree trunks, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Furthermore, daily care is laborious and demanding, as epiphytic orchids typically grow in tropical rainforests or high-altitude, subtropical forests with high humidity. Central and eastern my country, south of the Qinling Mountains and the Huaihe River, largely experience a subtropical monsoon climate characterized by uneven seasonal precipitation. Epiphytic orchid species are rare and their populations are small in these low-altitude areas. Therefore, water management is crucial for the success of wild-simulated orchid plantings. During the dry season, spraying with fresh water is essential, one to two times daily. [Summary of the invention]

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a planting method for epiphytic orchids, which solves the problems of high labor cost, uneven substrate cultivation quality, and root damage during transplantation in the traditional binding planting method, realizes zero-damage transplantation of the root system, utilizes the gaps between logs to form a constant humidity microenvironment, and combines tray hydroponics and tree trunk water storage containers to significantly reduce maintenance costs.

[0006] The present invention is achieved in that:

[0007] The method for planting epiphytic orchids comprises the following steps:

[0008] (1) Split a wooden foundation pile with a diameter of 5-30 cm and a height of 15-25 cm into at least two pieces along the axial direction;

[0009] (2) Wrap the roots of epiphytic orchid seedlings with sphagnum moss and place them inside split log piles;

[0010] (3) Use strapping to fix the wooden foundation piles to form a space with constant humidity inside;

[0011] (4) Place the wooden stakes used to fix the plants in a non-porous tray, inject water to a depth of 5-10 cm, and cultivate in a greenhouse;

[0012] (5) Water the wood pile regularly. After 1-2 new plants grow out of the wood pile and the new roots are firmly planted on the inner wall of the split end of the wood pile, the wood pile can be placed in a tray for greenhouse cultivation, or removed from the tray for outdoor planting.

[0013] Furthermore, in step (2), 2-3 epiphytic orchid seedlings are planted in a clump, the roots are wrapped with sphagnum moss, and 1-5 clumps are planted on each wooden stake.

[0014] Furthermore, in step (4), the spacing between adjacent sections of wooden foundation piles in the pallet is 12-18 cm.

[0015] Furthermore, the specific steps of step (5) of field planting are as follows:

[0016] Select a tree species with rough bark and deep longitudinal cracks. Place the bottom of the wood pile in a water storage container and secure it to the trunk. Store water to cope with drought periods and allow it to grow naturally without human intervention.

[0017] Once the aerial roots of the plant have grown and are completely fixed on the bark of the tree, the water storage and moisturizing container can be recycled and disposed of harmlessly.

[0018] Furthermore, the water storage and moisturizing container is a disposable lunch box or a black non-porous nutrient bowl.

[0019] Furthermore, the large wood piles to be subsequently placed in trays for planting and cultivation have a diameter of 12-30 cm and are split into three or more pieces; the small wood piles to be subsequently planted outdoors have a diameter of 5-12 cm and are split into two pieces.

[0020] Furthermore, the epiphytic orchid seedlings are seedlings, tissue culture seedlings, divided seedlings or seedlings formed by high-position buds.

[0021] The present invention has the following advantages:

[0022] 1. Zero root damage: Sphagnum moss wrapping + log fixation increase the transplant survival rate to 100%;

[0023] 2. Save water and reduce consumption: The non-porous tray water storage extends the water replenishment cycle from daily to 15 days, reducing labor costs;

[0024] 3. Controllable quality: Hydroponics isolates soil-borne diseases, enables precise regulation of nutrient solution, improves product quality, eliminates the need for additional pesticides, is more environmentally friendly, and does not affect the active ingredients when used as medicinal or food ingredients;

[0025] 4. Ecological compatibility: logs are biodegradable and can be used as nutrients for plants after decomposition.

[0026] In summary, the present method addresses the high labor costs, uneven substrate quality, and root damage associated with traditional tying methods. It achieves root-damage-free transplanting, utilizes the gaps between logs to create a constant-humidity microenvironment, and, combined with tray hydroponics and trunk water storage containers, improves product quality and survival rates while significantly reducing maintenance costs. It is suitable for economic understory planting and ecological restoration of epiphytic orchids such as Dendrobium.

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[0027] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0028] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing the positioning of the seedlings in the split cracks of the timber foundation piles in the embodiment;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a diagram of the bundling structure of the middle section wood foundation piles in the embodiment;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a diagram of the tray hydroponic layout of the middle section of the wooden foundation pile in the embodiment;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a state diagram of the inner wall of the split end of a wooden stake with a new root firmly planted in the embodiment;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing a large pile with deep roots and lush leaves placed in a tray for the purpose of collecting flowers, stems and leaves in the embodiment;

[0033] Figure 6This is a diagram showing the state of the tree trunk fixing water storage device and the placement of the wooden foundation piles during the simulated wild planting in the embodiment;

[0034] Figure 7 This is a diagram of the natural attachment state of aerial roots in the embodiment. [Specific implementation method]

[0035] The present invention relates to a method for planting epiphytic orchids, comprising the following steps:

[0036] (1) Split a wooden foundation pile with a diameter of 5-30 cm and a height of 15-25 cm into at least two pieces along the axial direction;

[0037] (2) Wrap the roots of epiphytic orchid seedlings with sphagnum moss and place them inside split log piles;

[0038] (3) Use strapping to fix the wooden foundation piles to form a space with constant humidity inside;

[0039] (4) Place the wooden stakes used to fix the plants in a non-porous tray, inject water to a depth of 5-10 cm, and cultivate in a greenhouse;

[0040] (5) Water the wood pile regularly. After 1-2 new plants grow out of the wood pile and the new roots are firmly planted on the inner wall of the split end of the wood pile, the wood pile can be placed in a tray for greenhouse cultivation, or removed from the tray for outdoor planting.

[0041] In a specific implementation, a preferred embodiment is: in the step (2), 2-3 epiphytic orchid seedlings are planted in a clump, the roots are wrapped with sphagnum moss, and 1-5 clumps are planted on each wooden stake.

[0042] In a specific implementation, a preferred embodiment is: in the step (4), the spacing between adjacent sections of wooden foundation piles in the pallet is 12-18 cm.

[0043] In a specific implementation, a preferred embodiment: the specific steps of step (5) of field planting are as follows:

[0044] Choose a tree species with rough bark and deep longitudinal cracks, place the bottom of the wood pile in a water storage container and fix it to the trunk, and let it grow naturally.

[0045] Once the aerial roots of the plant have grown and are completely fixed on the bark of the tree, the water storage and moisturizing container can be recycled and disposed of harmlessly.

[0046] In a specific implementation, a preferred embodiment is: the water storage and moisturizing container is a disposable lunch box or a black non-porous nutrient bowl.

[0047] In a specific implementation, a preferred embodiment is as follows: the large wood piles subsequently placed in trays for planting and cultivation have a diameter of 12-30 cm and are split into three or more pieces; the small wood piles subsequently planted in the wild have a diameter of 5-12 cm and are split into two pieces.

[0048] In a specific implementation, a preferred embodiment is: the epiphytic orchid seedlings are seedlings, tissue culture seedlings, divided seedlings or seedlings formed by high-position buds.

[0049] The following will be combined with the Figure 1-7 The technical solutions of the present invention are clearly and completely described in the following and in detail. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention. If specific conditions are not specified in the examples, the experiments were carried out under conventional conditions or the conditions recommended by the manufacturer. If the manufacturer of the reagents or instruments is not specified, they are all conventional products that can be purchased commercially.

[0050] Example

[0051] 1. Implementation site: greenhouse.

[0052] 2. Outdoor planting environment: tree trunks in parks and trails, and trees in woodlands that can be used to develop forest economies.

[0053] 3. Hydroponic materials: a non-porous plastic tray with a depth of about 10 cm;

[0054] There is no limit to the species of logs. The large base piles of logs that are subsequently planted and cultivated in trays under a greenhouse environment have a diameter of 12-30 cm and are split into three or more pieces; the small base piles of logs that are subsequently moved out of the greenhouse for outdoor planting have a diameter of 5-12 cm and are split into two pieces.

[0055] 4. The specific planting method steps are as follows:

[0056] (1) Epiphytic orchid (Orchidaceae) plants (Dendrobium lipulosa) seedlings are planted in clusters of 2-3 plants, with their roots wrapped with sphagnum moss. Depending on the diameter of the timber stake, 1-5 clusters are planted per stake and placed between two timber stakes (e.g. Figure 1 As shown), and then tie it with a cable tie (as shown Figure 2 This creates a space with constant humidity within the split, which is beneficial for the growth of the roots of epiphytic orchids.

[0057] (2) Place the wooden base piles planted with epiphytic orchids into a non-porous plastic tray, with each clump spaced about 15 cm apart (e.g. Figure 3As shown, fill the tray with water until it is ninety percent full. Refill the tray with water every two weeks and do not let the water in the plastic tray dry out. Epiphytic orchids are grown for food or medicinal purposes. Hydroponics on wooden piles eliminates the need for soil management, isolating soil-borne diseases. It allows for precise regulation of the nutrient solution and improves product quality. Old roots that cannot absorb nutrients are removed each year, allowing for the collection of high-yield, stable, and high-quality food or medicinal plants until the wood piles rot, greatly saving material and labor costs.

[0058] (3) After about 7 months to a year, 1-2 new plants grow out of the wood pile and the new roots take root firmly on the inner wall of the split end of the wood pile (e.g. Figure 4 As shown in the figure), from the perspective of the cultivation of Dendrobium lipulosa, more than 90% of the simulated wild planting stakes have deep roots and lush leaves (as shown in the figure). Figure 5 If you are collecting plants for food or medicinal purposes, you can cut an old plant from each clump for use; if you are collecting plants for ornamental purposes, you can put them on the shelves for sale.

[0059] In the later stage, you can choose to continue to place the hydroponic wooden base piles in the greenhouse for planting, or move them out of the greenhouse and carry out simulated wild planting in the wild environment.

[0060] (4) Simulated wild planting: Select tree species with rough bark and deep longitudinal cracks, 15cm long iron nails, and a 1000ml round disposable lunch box. Place the bottom of the hydroponic wooden pile into the lunch box, and nail the iron nails into the wooden pile along the upper part of the lunch box. Then, nail the nails into the tree trunk through the upper part of the lunch box. The lunch box can store water and retain moisture to cope with the characteristics of seasonal uneven precipitation in the subtropical monsoon climate (such as Figure 6 As shown). If the purpose is to collect plants for food or medicinal materials, the height of the nailed trunk should be low for easy operation. If the purpose is to appreciate flowers and artificial landscape, the trunk should be high to prevent damage, and plastic black hole-free nutrient pots or seedling cups should be used to blend into the environment and the visual contrast will not be too obvious. When the temperature rises in spring, plant Dendrobium lipoides in this way to simulate wild planting. In about two months, the aerial roots of the plant will begin to fix themselves on the bark of the tree (such as Figure 7 After 2-3 years of growth, when the roots of the Dendrobium nobile are completely established, the water storage boxes, nutrient pots, and seedling cups nailed to other trees are collected and disposed of harmlessly.

[0061] In summary, the present method addresses the high labor costs, uneven substrate quality, and root damage associated with traditional tying methods. It achieves root-damage-free transplanting, utilizes the gaps between logs to create a constant-humidity microenvironment, and, combined with tray hydroponics and trunk water storage containers, improves product quality and survival rate while significantly reducing maintenance costs. This simulated wild planting method is suitable for understory economic cultivation and ecological restoration of epiphytic orchids such as Dendrobium.

[0062] Although the specific embodiments of the present invention are described above, those skilled in the art should understand that the specific embodiments described are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Equivalent modifications and changes made by those skilled in the art in accordance with the spirit of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for growing epiphytic orchids, characterized by: The following steps are involved: (1) Split a wooden foundation pile with a diameter of 5-30 cm and a height of 15-25 cm into at least two pieces along the axial direction; (2) Wrap the roots of epiphytic orchid seedlings with sphagnum moss and place them inside split log piles; (3) Use strapping to fix the wooden foundation piles to form a space with constant humidity inside; (4) Place the wooden stakes used to fix the plants in a non-porous tray, inject water to a depth of 5-10 cm, and cultivate in a greenhouse; (5) Water the wood pile regularly. After 1-2 new plants grow out of the wood pile and the new roots are firmly planted on the inner wall of the split end of the wood pile, the wood pile can be placed in a tray for greenhouse cultivation, or removed from the tray for outdoor planting.

2. The method for planting epiphytic orchids according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the step (2), 2-3 epiphytic orchid seedlings are planted in a clump, the roots of which are wrapped with sphagnum moss, and 1-5 clumps are planted on each wooden stake.

3. The method for planting epiphytic orchids according to claim 1, characterized in that: In step (4), the spacing between adjacent sections of wooden foundation piles in the pallet is 12-18 cm.

4. The method for growing epiphytic orchids according to claim 1, wherein: The specific steps of step (5) of field planting are as follows: Choose a tree species with rough bark and deep longitudinal cracks, place the bottom of the wood pile in a water storage container and fix it to the trunk, and let it grow naturally. Once the aerial roots of the plant have grown and are completely fixed on the bark of the tree, the water storage and moisturizing container can be recycled and disposed of harmlessly.

5. The method for planting epiphytic orchids according to claim 4, characterized in that: The water storage and moisturizing container is a disposable lunch box or a black non-porous nutrient bowl.

6. The method for planting epiphytic orchids according to claim 1, characterized in that: The large wood piles that are subsequently placed in trays for planting and cultivation have a diameter of 12-30 cm and are split into three or more pieces; the small wood piles that are subsequently planted in the wild have a diameter of 5-12 cm and are split into two pieces.

7. The method for growing epiphytic orchids according to claim 1, characterized in that: Epiphytic orchid seedlings are seedlings from seeds, tissue culture seedlings, divided seedlings or seedlings formed by high-position buds.

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