Since ancient times, golden orchid has been a rare winter herb that helps improve health and is effective against many serious diseases. Up to now, in addition to exploiting this potential for treating diseases, this medicinal herb is also very popular when grown in pots because of its especially pretty flower and leaf colors and ease of care. Do you have a pot of medicinal herbs with many uses like this? How to grow this orchid at home? Let’s go together Dang Gia Trang Find out how easy it is to grow and care for orchids!
1/ Characteristics of purl orchids
Orchids are one of the most beautiful flowering plants in the world. Orchids are distinguished by their exotic and wild beauty and more than 30,000 species have been named in the wild, making them the largest family of plants in the world. And among the beautiful orchids, one cannot help but mention the name Orchid, a typical plant of the genus Anoectochilus, found in China, Laos and Vietnam. The golden orchid is one of the types of orchids that is very difficult to grow, even for experienced people. Through many studies, modern medicine has recognized the golden orchid as one of the precious medicines of the East. The golden orchid is also known as the brocade orchid, the diamond orchid, often living in damp places and scattered. trash in the deep forest. The upper surface of the leaf is purple and smooth like velvet, the leaf veins are very clearly visible, the leaf blade is thick, but very smooth, iridescent like an ornamental flower, the lower surface is pink, the stem is divided into segments. This valuable grass only grows on good and loose soil, without direct sunlight, most often it grows in fields. This type of flower also appears at the edges of deep and high forests. It is very rare at the edges of the forests. The price of fresh flowers can be up to 4 million VND/kg.
2/ Uses of purslane orchids
Currently, potted orchids (brocade orchids) are very popular. With compact size, it is easy to decorate many places. The novel velvet purple leaf color and prominent white veins make it difficult for viewers to take their eyes off and stimulate creativity when working. Besides, the air conditioning and filtering ability of brocade orchids is also highly appreciated, suitable for placing in the home or workplace.
Not only attracted by its wild beauty, brocade orchid is also a rare medicinal herb in oriental medicine. Each part contains many active ingredients that are beneficial to health and have promising potential in disease treatment.
Cancer prevention and treatment: Cymbidium orchids contain polysaccharides and phytochemicals (including flavonoid glycosides kisenone) that have anti-free radical effects, inhibit the growth of cancer cells, and slow down the aging process of the body. mandarin. Amino acids such as beta-D-glucopyranosyl, succinic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, beta-sitosterol,… are effective in improving the body’s resistance and protection.
Support and treatment of liver diseases: Flavonoid active ingredients and substances belonging to the butanoid group, whose main ingredient is kinsenoside from reticulated orchid, have pharmacological effects to protect and enhance liver function in cases of cirrhosis and liver disease. fatty liver disease, viral hepatitis,…
Support and treatment of diabetes: The kinsenoside extract in brocade orchids has the effect of protecting blood vessels in conditions of high blood glucose, preventing hyperglycemia, preventing diabetes, lowering blood fat, lowering blood lipids,…
In addition, Brocade orchids also have the effect of preventing osteoporosis, improving memory, sedation, anti-inflammation, pain relief, etc.
3/ Types of wild orchids
According to research, wild purslane orchids are divided into two basic types: red purslane orchids and green purslane orchids. Found a lot in wet areas, growing scattered in the deep forests of Ngoc Linh mountain. Based on leaf characteristics to distinguish:
The red orchid has a dark reddish brown leaf surface, red or pink veins clearly running on the leaf surface and a light brown underside.
Red purslane flower
Green purslane orchids have both sides of the leaves bright green and the veins in the middle of the leaves are green or white on the top side.
Blue iridescent flower
Brocade orchids are exploited in the wild, of which 9 parts will be red brocade orchids and a very small part will be green brocade orchids. Currently, the stone orchid is easily confused with the brocade orchid, but if you look closely, the leaf pattern of the stone orchid runs straight while the purl orchid in the middle runs in a zigzag shape.
4/ How to grow golden orchids
4.1 Prepare materials
Orchids are easy to care for and grow well when planted in April-May. But if grown in indoor pots or greenhouses and can control the light, temperature and humidity conditions, it can be grown all year round.
Choose a pretty and moderately sized planting pot or a large planting tray if planting in multiple clusters. You can also take advantage of containers – foam blisters, indoor pots, etc. so make holes for good drainage before planting.
Regarding the substrate, mix according to the formula: 3 soil + 1 moss (dried, soaked in clean water for 1 hour) + 3 Blog Kiến Thức Tổng Hợp Nông Nghệp vermicompost (or decomposed manure) + 2 coconut fibers (teared, dried). and soaked in diluted lime water for 6 hours). Mix the mixture well and then ferment with a little water for 1 week before using. On the other hand, to save effort and composting time, you can use clean organic Blog Kiến Thức Tổng Hợp Nông Nghệp soil, which fully meets the essential nutrients for potted plants.
4.2 Prepare seeds
Golden orchid seedlings are carefully selected: Plants are uniform (3.5-5cm), sturdy and free from pests and diseases. You should cut off damaged, old and diseased roots. To prevent fungal diseases before planting, seedlings need to be treated with 0.1% potassium permanganate or Ridomil Gold (40nl/16l of water) combined with vitamin B1 root stimulant (40ml/16l of water) and soak the seedlings for about 10 minutes. -20 minutes then take out and drain.
For in vitro seedlings, before going to the garden, they should be trained for 35 days (30 days in the sun in the garden) so that the plants are sturdy, gradually adapt to the new environment and the seedlings have a high survival rate.
4.3 Proceed to grow golden orchids
Arrange clusters/stems of brocade orchids of the same type, size and age and maturity and plant them together. Can be planted in clusters of 2-3 plants, 15-20cm apart or individually at a density of 5x5cm/plant.
When done, use a shovel to dig a small hole at the planting location and then place the tree down, fix the tree and compact the soil so that the tree does not fall and the roots sink completely in the substrate. Then use a mesh cloth to cover it for 6-8 days, then remove it and take care of it normally with moderate humidity. During the dark period, mist should be watered to keep the plant from drying out.
5/ Caring for orchids
5.1 Watering
Depending on rainy or sunny days, watering is as follows: Water evenly 2-3 times/day on sunny days and reduce to once/day when it rains. If you see wrinkled leaves, you need to add water or when the leaves are succulent and the soil is too wet, you should reduce the water to avoid waterlogging the plant. Use a mist sprayer to keep the substrate moist enough, not too wet or the plant will be susceptible to fungal infections.
5.2 Fertilization
Based on the growth stage, supplement nutrients for plants with appropriate fertilizer. Normally, every 2-3 weeks, you should use NPK foliar fertilizer (30-10-10) and spray it in the morning (8-9 hours) or late afternoon (4-5 hours) for better absorption.
The first 3 months: Use foliar fertilizer 15-30-15 and water alternately with NPK 30-10-10 to support leaf development. You should dilute the fertilizer 1-2gr/4l, periodically every 2-4 days and water away from the base of the tree.
From the 4th to the 10th month: During this period, the plant will grow and develop fully, you should combine organic fertilizer and NPK 20-20-20 fertilizer at a dosage of 1-2gr/4l. You can compost organic fertilizer from manure and vegetable and fruit peel waste, etc. If you cannot compost yourself, Blog Kiến Thức Tổng Hợp Nông Nghệp vermicompost product is the best solution to provide adequate nutrition for plants.
Pre-flowering stage: You should use NPK 15-30-15 or NPK 10-52-17 fertilizer at a dosage (5-10gr/4l) combined with nitrogen supplementation and reduction of phosphorus and potassium. Has a stimulating effect and produces beautiful flowers.
Metallic orchids
5.3 Pest control for orchids
To prevent your orchids from being attacked by pests and diseases, you must regularly check them for timely detection and more effective treatment. Encourage the use of safe biological methods and limit the use of chemical drugs. If you must use them, you must follow the correct method and safe dosage as on the packaging.
Pests such as caterpillars, snails, brown planthoppers, red spiders, etc. cause the plant to lack nutrients, yellow leaves, withered tips, damaged young buds and young leaves, affecting the plant’s growth. . You can catch them by hand, kill the eggs, spray alcohol/dilute soap or use biological products from garlic, chili and neem oil, Bio B products, etc.
Harmful diseases such as: Yellow leaves, harmful fungi, dieback, stem rot, anthracnose, etc. are caused by harmful bacteria and fungi, causing the plant to suddenly wilt, the leaves remain green, and the plant rots across the stem. roots or causes leaves to lose their green chlorophyll color, unable to photosynthesize, etc. For prevention and treatment, you should remove diseased plants and destroy them far away, only use clean water, fertilizers that are safe for plants and can be used. biological drugs such as Ridomil, daconil, mancozeb… spray periodically to prevent disease.
6/ How to use glitter orchids effectively
6.1 How to soak golden orchids in wine
Using herbs every day brings you good health, nourishes your body, helps increase resistance, and enhances the immune system. Very good for users’ health. Below we would like to guide you on how to soak in wine to achieve the best results.
- After collecting the tree, wash off the soil and humus clinging to the base of the tree and drain.
- Soak in 40 degree alcohol at a ratio of 1kg orchids to 10 liters of alcohol.
- Can be used after one month.
Note: For best use for health and disease treatment, the correct dosage should be about two small cups per day before going to bed.
6.2 How to use golden orchid in combination with other medicinal herbs
Studies by oriental medicine doctors have shown that using golden orchid with black galangal will bring great results in treating cancer. The medicinal substances contained in the brocade orchid and black galangal help prevent the growth of cancer cells, reduce pain and increase the body’s resistance.
How to use: Mix 20 grams of brocade orchid and 40 grams of black radiate, boil with 1.5 liters of water, drink during the day, use regularly for 2 – 6 months.
If you use glitter for other purposes, you can use it by boiling or making tea.
How to make tea:
Step 1: Use a pinch of dry glitter (10g) mixed with 150ml of water.
Step 2: Rinse the tea, pour in a little boiling water so that the water soaks through the tea, shake the kettle and pour the water away.
Step 3: Pour boiling water into the kettle to brew tea according to the brewing ratio, wait 5-7 minutes for the water to soak into the tea. Enjoy while the tea is still warm, the flavor will be more delicious.
How to make tea:
If you are not used to drinking a cup of tea every morning, you can also use purslane flowers to cook water to drink instead of water every day.
Every day, take about 50 – 80 grams of dried orchids and cook with 1.5 liters of drinking water.
7/ How much does the glitter orchid cost? Where to buy glitter orchids?
How much does 1kg cost orchid? Currently, on the market, the price of golden orchids is relatively high because this is a very rare medicine:
- For fresh type: 4,000,000 VND/kg.
- For dry type: 12,000,000 VND/kg.
If possible, seek advice from familiar people and go to reputable websites and addresses that sell oriental medicine to buy quality products.
The golden orchid has many advantages that make people love it. With the sharing on simple ways to grow and care for it at home in the article, are you ready to welcome this special orchid to the team? Do it and show it off Dang Gia Trang The pots of medicinal orchids are so sparkling! For any further questions, please contact Hotline 0902.652.099 for detailed advice!
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