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原帖：【搬运】How to Grow and Care
How to Grow and Care
Perhaps the most important aspect of epiphytic cactus care is the potting soil. Experts are strongly divided on the subject of using commercial cacti or orchid mixes, but they do agree that epiphytes need well-draining potting soil with lots of air space, since the roots would naturally be exposed to air. lf you wish to create your own mix, start with a basic formulation of 60 percent potting soil to 40 percent perlite. Other amendments are often added,including peat, orchid bark,sand, fine gravel, and leaf mold. Aim for a pH of 5.0 to 6.0 and plan to repot every 2 to 3 years if you use ingredients that eventually break down completely, such as orchid bark.
Epiphytes do not exist in the open sun, instead of receiving bright filtered light in most situations. They thrive as houseplants because of their relatively low light requirements.Ideally, you should provide full morning sun and shade for the rest of the day. An east-facing window with nothing blocking it can create these conditions. Light will affect the plant's willingness to bloom, though these requirements vary widely between epiphytes. Many can be coaxed into blooming by simulating short days by placing them in dark closets for 12 or more hours at a time for 4 to 6 weeks.
如何种植和养护
或许，对于养护附生类仙人掌最重要的方面是盆栽土壤。专家们对于配制仙人掌或兰花用土的问题上有很大的分歧，但他们都赞成附生植物需要疏松透气排水良好的土壤，使根部可以自然地暴露在空气中。如果你想自己配土，先从60%盆栽土40%珍珠岩的基本配方开始。还可以添加其他植料，包括泥炭、兰科用树皮、沙子、细砾石和腐叶土。目标pH值5.0到6.0，每2到3年，当你用的植料比如树皮最终完全分解时，翻一次盆。
附生植物在大多数情况下需要充足的过滤光，暴露在阳光下无法生存。它们作为室内植物可以茁壮成长，因为它们对光照要求相对较低。理想情况是，早晨给予充足的阳光，剩下的时间保持阴凉。没有任何遮挡的朝东的窗户可以创造这样的环境。光照会影响植物开花，尽管各种附生植物对光照要求差别很大。许多植物都可以通过持续4到6周被放在黑暗的柜子里12个小时或更长时间来模拟短日照的方法诱使开花。
原帖：【搬运】How to Grow and Care
How to Grow and Care
Perhaps the most important aspect of epiphytic cactus care is the potting soil. Experts are strongly divided on the subject of using commercial cacti or orchid mixes, but they do agree that epiphytes need well-draining potting soil with lots of air space, since the roots would naturally be exposed to air. lf you wish to create your own mix, start with a basic formulation of 60 percent potting soil to 40 percent perlite. Other amendments are often added,including peat, orchid bark,sand, fine gravel, and leaf mold. Aim for a pH of 5.0 to 6.0 and plan to repot every 2 to 3 years if you use ingredients that eventually break down completely, such as orchid bark.
Epiphytes do not exist in the open sun, instead of receiving bright filtered light in most situations. They thrive as houseplants because of their relatively low light requirements.Ideally, you should provide full morning sun and shade for the rest of the day. An east-facing window with nothing blocking it can create these conditions. Light will affect the plant's willingness to bloom, though these requirements vary widely between epiphytes. Many can be coaxed into blooming by simulating short days by placing them in dark closets for 12 or more hours at a time for 4 to 6 weeks.
如何种植和养护
或许，对于养护附生类仙人掌最重要的方面是盆栽土壤。专家们对于配制仙人掌或兰花用土的问题上有很大的分歧，但他们都赞成附生植物需要疏松透气排水良好的土壤，使根部可以自然地暴露在空气中。如果你想自己配土，先从60%盆栽土40%珍珠岩的基本配方开始。还可以添加其他植料，包括泥炭、兰科用树皮、沙子、细砾石和腐叶土。目标pH值5.0到6.0，每2到3年，当你用的植料比如树皮最终完全分解时，翻一次盆。
附生植物在大多数情况下需要充足的过滤光，暴露在阳光下无法生存。它们作为室内植物可以茁壮成长，因为它们对光照要求相对较低。理想情况是，早晨给予充足的阳光，剩下的时间保持阴凉。没有任何遮挡的朝东的窗户可以创造这样的环境。光照会影响植物开花，尽管各种附生植物对光照要求差别很大。许多植物都可以通过持续4到6周被放在黑暗的柜子里12个小时或更长时间来模拟短日照的方法诱使开花。
