JP2010017105A - Method for cultivating phalaenopsis orchid or neofinetia falcata, phalaenopsis orchid, and neofinetia falcata - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method for cultivating Phalaenopsis orchid having a shape and properties each suitable for commercial distribution. <P>SOLUTION: The method for cultivating Phalaenopsis orchid or Neofinetia falcata comprises: a first process (Step S2) for planting a seedling of Phalaenopsis orchid or Neofinetia falcata in a first flowerpot having a water-releasing hole in its bottom, together with planting materials; and a second process (Step S3) for taking out the seedling and the planting materials from the first flowerpot to separate the planting materials from the seedling, putting the root of the seedling into a second flowerpot which has the same size as or larger than that of the first flowerpot and a water-releasing hole in its bottom, and supplying only water or both of water and a liquid fertilizer to the seedling to grow it, after the first process (Step S2). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a method for cultivating an orchid orchid or uranium so as to have a form and property suitable for distribution as a commercial product, and an epiphytic orchid cultivated using the method.

In general, epiphytic orchids are rooted on trees and rocks in the tropics to temperate regions to support the body, and are independent from their own roots without having a symbiotic relationship with the living organisms such as trees. It is a generic name for plants of the orchidaceae that live by taking in water and nutrients, and moth orchid, uranium, and banda are mainly known.
Among the orchids that are called epiphytic orchids, Vanda is known to particularly hate the wet state of the roots, and it is as natural as possible by storing the roots in a wooden or synthetic resin basket without using any planting material. Grown in close condition. In addition, since a banda is usually cultivated in a suspended state in a greenhouse or the like, it is difficult to tailor it as a product or pack it for transportation. In addition, since banda is usually cultivated without using any planting material, the roots are easy to dry, and it is necessary to water them frequently, making it difficult to distribute them as products.
On the other hand, among the orchids that are called epiphytic orchids, the perception that roots do not like dryness has long permeated moth orchids, and when cultivating these, the roots have excellent water retention. When planted in moss or using a relatively low water retention material such as bark or pumice, it can be planted in a synthetic resin, ceramic or glass pot to prevent root drying. Was.
In particular, in the case of moth orchids, even if the roots are sparse, many beautiful flowers will be added if conditions are met, so it is necessary to support the flower stems with props for the purpose of improving the appearance as a product and facilitating transportation. For this reason, the potting material was filled in the pots and containers without any gaps. In addition, this planting material also had an effect of preventing root drying when circulating moth orchids with poor roots and insufficient water retention function.

On the other hand, when cultivated orchid orchid is cultivated using planting material, root rot, a symptom of root decay, is extremely likely to occur. In addition to being hindered, there was a risk that the plant itself died and the commercial value itself was lost.
Therefore, the cultivated side pays close attention to the water supply method and its timing, or the fertilization method and its timing, so that germs do not propagate around the roots of moth orchid and furan, It was necessary to replant the plant while adding a new planting material to a pot of a size corresponding to the growth of the roots, and sometimes to replace the planting material once a year.
However, such careful management work is not only a heavy burden for the worker at the shipping source but also a large burden for the purchased consumer, which has been a factor that hinders the spread of the landing run.
Several devices and inventions have been disclosed for the purpose of solving such problems.

In Patent Document 1, it is named “Kikusei Ranran's indoor cultivation method and flower pot used for the cultivation method”, and can be cultivated economically, popularly and effectively in a residential room without being restricted by the environment. An invention relating to a special improved cultivation method for aerial root orchid and a flower pot used in the cultivation method is disclosed.
In the invention described in Patent Document 1, the aerial root part of orchid is accommodated in an inner pot having a long deep trunk and a large number of small holes that cannot be extended to the trunk wall and the bottom edge. The orchid strain is fixed upright by placing it in the top opening of the inner pot with water plants or the like. Next, a vent hole is provided at an appropriate portion of the bottom edge, a basin is placed at the bottom, and a slight amount of cotton thread is suspended around the center hole on the annular seat inside the bowl body. An annular body was installed, and the lower end of the sudder was immersed in the water basin, and the inner pot containing the root of the aerial root orchid was fitted in close contact with the mouth of the outer pot. It is characterized by.
According to the invention of the above configuration, when cultivating a wild orchid in a house, it has an effect that water can be supplied to the root of the wild orchid through the air in the same manner as a wild orchid growing in nature. .
Therefore, it is possible to realize an environment suitable for wild orchid growth in a house.

Patent Document 2 discloses an invention relating to a vase for cultivating orchids and a method for using the same under the name “vase for cultivating orchids”.
The invention described in Patent Document 2 includes a glass body having a central axis in a vase for cultivating orchids, the glass body including a vase foot and a vase outer wall opened at the vase opening, Suitable for receiving a nutrient solution and a porous cultivation medium to which orchids adhere, wherein the vase outer wall includes a vase body that is above the opening and leads into the vase opening, the vase body Includes a top of the body and a body wall extending at a predetermined angle with respect to the central axis of the glass body.
According to the vase described in Patent Document 2 configured as described above, moisture dissipated by the root of the orchid does not escape to the outside of the glass body, but is guided to the root of the orchid again. The nutrient solution evaporates at a less rapid rate, so the water can evaporate mainly from orchid leaves, conical inflorescences and flowers so that the rate of water supply can be slow.
Also, using charcoal as a cultivation medium prevents the roots of orchids from rotting due to their antibacterial action, slowing down the replanting of orchids into another pot, or eliminating the need to replant into another pot You can also.

In Patent Document 3, the name is “Hydroculture of orchids using bottles and appliances”. Orchids are planted using tap water (soft water) instead of materials, and bottles (certains), ceramics, porcelain ( The present invention relates to a method for hydroponics orchids in a container such as a vase.
In the invention described in Patent Document 3, orchid flask seedlings are taken out of the flask, the medium attached to the roots of the seedlings is washed with water, moderate water is put into a stick bottle, the seedlings are cultivated, and the seedlings are grown. According to the degree, the size of the bottle is changed, and hydroponics is performed until flowering.
According to the invention of the above configuration, since it is cultivated with tap water, it is clean and the occurrence of disease can be extremely reduced. Also, in hydroponics, the roots in the vessel are renewed every year, so the work of changing pots can be eliminated.
In addition, according to the method described in Patent Document 2, since the amount of water supply per day is small, water management can be performed by hydration or replacement of water 2 to 3 times a month. Can be reduced.
Furthermore, since common planting materials such as moss and pumice are not used, planting material costs can be saved. And since it is cultivated with tap water, it can be used as a practical and elegant ornament such as clean and hygienic.
In addition, vases such as glasses and ceramics can be used for decoration, and it can be appreciated as a decoration that matches both Japanese and Western styles, such as between floors and dinner table decorations.

Patent Document 4 discloses an invention relating to a cultivation method of potted orchids in various environments and pots and pot holders under the name “Ceramic orchid cultivation method and pots and pot holders”.
In the invention described in Patent Document 4, leaves, stems and roots are planted in pots that are not drained from the bottom but drained from the side, and orchids are planted in the same manner as in the wild. In the rest period of growth (winter and dry season), keep the temperature above the minimum orchid temperature, supply water so that it does not spill, store and evaporate it, increase the humidity, and absorb the dry orchid and dry it. And repeat dry and wet cultivation. During the growing season (summer and rainy seasons), natural rainwater and water supply are used both indoors and outdoors, and excess rainwater is drained from the side and cultivated.
According to the invention described in Patent Document 4 configured as described above, by using a material having a smooth inner surface of the pot, the root does not bite into the pot, and the removal of the root can be facilitated, and replanting is easy. Become.
Moreover, since a solid fertilizer should just put in a pot, it can be used together with liquid fertilizer. Furthermore, the water supply time can be significantly shortened. And water trays are no longer needed, and rooted orchids no longer require planting materials and grow better.
Moreover, since the water stored and supplied is evaporated, installation of a humidifier can be eliminated for orchid cultivation.

JP-A-5-316889 JP 2007-325582 A JP 7-308135 A JP 2008-61639 A

In the invention described in Patent Document 1, water is supplied to the wild orchids through the atmosphere. Therefore, in order to continuously supply water to the wild orchids, It was necessary to confirm and add water as needed.
However, when cultivating a large amount of epiphytic orchids for commercial use, the operation of confirming the dry state of each basin is extremely complicated and has a problem that it is difficult to improve productivity.
Further, in the invention described in Patent Document 1, the sea surface for isolation or dry water grass is always in a wet state in order to supply moisture to wild orchids. In such a case, the roots of wild orchids contained in the long deep trunk were always exposed to mold and other spores, and there was a fear that the growth could be adversely affected.
Furthermore, the invention described in Patent Document 1 cannot be said to be in a form suitable for packaging or transport when an epidemic run is distributed as a product from the configuration.

The invention described in Patent Document 2 is a vase for cultivating orchids while storing water in the vase and a method for cultivating orchids using the vase, and watering the orchids must be performed for each vase. Therefore, when trying to produce orchid seedlings in large quantities, the water supply operation was extremely complicated.
In addition, when a vase with a transparent interior is used for the purpose of confirming the amount of water inside the vase, there is a possibility that algae that perform photosynthesis propagate inside the vase or in the stored water. In this case, not only the appearance when the orchid seedling is used as a product is deteriorated, but also there is a problem that the inside of the vase cannot be easily cleaned.
Furthermore, when the root of the orchid extends to the full interior of the vase, it becomes impossible to easily extract the orchid from the vase, and there is a problem that replanting cannot be performed.
In addition, it has been difficult to circulate a product containing liquid in a container having an opening.

The invention described in Patent Document 3 is also a method for cultivating orchids in a state where appropriate water is stored in the bottom of the stick bottle, and water supply needs to be performed individually according to the state of each orchid. When orchid seedlings were cultivated, the work was extremely complicated.
In addition, if germs grow in the stored water or algae that perform photosynthesis propagate, it will not only detract from the aesthetics of the product, but if the stored water rots, The run could be adversely affected or the orchid could die.
In addition, it has been difficult to distribute a product in which liquid is contained in a container having an opening.

The invention described in Patent Document 4 is also configured to store water in a pot that accommodates epiphytic orchids. If miscellaneous bacteria propagate in the stored water, roots of epiphytic orchids are rotted. There was a fear of it.
Further, in the invention described in Patent Document 4, the root of the orchid can freely extend outside the pot, so the occupied space per one of the orchid is widened, which is suitable for mass production. There was also a problem of not.
In addition, if the roots of the orchid run were exposed to the open air, the roots were likely to dry, and damage to the run orchid was likely to occur during distribution, leading to a reduction in commercial value.

The present invention has been made in response to such conventional circumstances, and its purpose is to prevent the occurrence of root rot of epiphytic orchids and to achieve a healthy state having a sufficient water retention function, and for its cultivation. A method for cultivating an orchid that has a form that is easy to circulate as a product by reducing the amount of necessary materials and further storing the roots in a pot compactly and facilitating tailoring and packaging, and the The purpose is to provide an orchid that has been cultivated.
In addition, the term “establishment orchid” as used in the present invention refers to a general “establishment orchid”, that is, not all of the orchidaceae plants that grow on trees or rocks, but only “moth orchid and uranium”. Is pointed to. The same applies to the description of the scope of claims of the present application.

In order to achieve the above object, the method for cultivating an orchid according to claim 1 includes a first step of planting and growing an orchid seedling in a first pot having a drainage hole at the bottom together with an implant. After this first step, the seedling and the planting material are taken out from the first pot and the planting material is separated from the seedling, and only the root of the seedling is equal to or larger than the first pot without using the planting material. And having a second step in which it is housed in a second pot having a drainage hole at the bottom and grown with water alone or water and liquid fertilizer.
In the invention having the above-described configuration, in the first step, the planting material has an effect of supporting and fixing the seedling of the seedling orchid in the first pot. Usually, seedlings of epiphytic orchids are vigorous and have high metabolic function, so that they are less susceptible to mold and bacteria.
On the other hand, epiphytic orchids usually have thick roots, and these thick roots can function as water storage tanks, so that they can grow on trees and rocks with little water.
However, seedling orchids at the seedling stage are not sufficiently resistant to drought because the roots are not sufficiently developed.
Therefore, in the first step of the invention described in claim 1, the implanted material has an effect of restricting ventilation in the first pot at the same time as supporting and fixing the orchid run in the first pot.
When the first step is complete, the roots of the orchid run are fully developed and new cell divisions do not occur frequently in the roots. And with the fall of the metabolic function of the root of such an epiphytic orchid, the resistance with respect to the mold | fungi and various bacteria in a root also falls. In other words, the root of the orchid run will function as a water storage tank.
In general, epiphytic orchids that grow on trees and rocks in nature grow in a state where the roots are exposed to the open air. This is desirable. For this reason, it is not always necessary to keep the root surface wet in an epiphytic run with sufficiently developed roots. That is, it is not necessary to keep the periphery of the root moist using an implant.
Therefore, in the second step of the invention described in claim 1, the seedling is taken out from the first pot, the planting material is separated from the root, and planted without using the planting material in the second pot. The root surface of the fully grown epiphytic orchid has the effect of preventing the surface of the orchid orchid from being always wet by the moisture absorbed by the implant.
According to Kojien, “pots” are described as “vessels for planting plants”. However, in the invention according to claim 1, as the first and second pots, the bottom of the pots is for draining water. The one with holes is used. Thus, in invention of Claim 1, the water and liquid fertilizer supplied to the 1st or 2nd pot are the inside of the 1st or 2nd pot by forming the drain hole in the pot bottom. It has the effect of preventing it from staying in.
On the other hand, by not forming any holes in the side surfaces of the first and second bowls, the air in the first or second bowl is prevented from being actively exchanged with the outside air, It has the effect of calming the transpiration of water from the roots of raw orchids.
That is, in the 2nd process in the invention of Claim 1, the surface of the root of an orchid is wet in the 2nd pot other than the time of water supply or fertilization by planting without using an implantation material. By preventing the moisture from evaporating suddenly from the roots that have completed water absorption while preventing them from being left in a standing state, the seedling orchid itself has a function of maintaining a healthy state and promoting its growth.

The method for cultivating an orchid according to claim 2 is the method for cultivating an orchid according to claim 1, wherein both the first and second pots are made of a material having impermeability. It has a smooth surface on its inner surface.
In addition to the same action as the invention of the first aspect, the invention of the above configuration makes the contact between the root of the orchid and the outside air more gentle by making the material constituting the first and second bowls impermeable. Thus, it has the effect of preventing the roots from drying out rapidly.
In other words, the roots are in a dry state, and the growth of epiphytic orchids stagnates or has an effect of preventing the roots from stopping.
In addition, by providing smoothness to the inner surfaces of the first and second pots, the roots of the orchid orchid have an effect of suppressing the roots of the orchid from biting into the inner surfaces of the pots and closely contacting the pots. As a result, it has the effect of facilitating the separation of the roots from the pot when taking out the orchid run from the first or second pot.

The method for cultivating an orchid according to claim 3 is the method for cultivating an orchid according to claim 2, wherein the first and second pots are made of synthetic resin, ceramic or glass. It is characterized by being made.
The invention having the above-described configuration is a clarification of the invention described in claim 2 in a specific manner, and has the same action as the first and second bowls in the invention described in claim 2.

The epiphytic orchid according to the invention of claim 4 is made of a material having water impermeability, is provided with a drain hole at the bottom, and is cultivated by being planted in a container having a smooth surface on its inner surface without using an implant. It is characterized by that.
Invention of the said structure has the effect | action that a surplus water is rapidly discharged | emitted out of a container after water supply by implanting an orchid run in the container which has a water impermeability in a container which has a water drain hole. In addition, the roots of the orchid run are housed in a water-impermeable container, so that the exchange of air and outside air inside the container becomes gradual, and the action of suppressing rapid drying of the roots after water supply or fertilization is achieved. Have
In addition, when the roots are fully developed, the roots themselves function as water storage tanks for plants. That is, a large amount of water is stored in the roots of the epiphytic orchids.
Normally, the roots of epiphytic orchids that contain a lot of moisture are easy to grow mold and bacteria, and root rot occurs if the root surface remains wet for a long time after water supply or fertilization. Risk increases.
Therefore, by transplanting the orchid with fully developed roots without using any planting material, the surface of the root of the orchid orchid can be dried quickly after water supply or fertilization, Has the effect of suppressing infection.
In other words, the well-developed root of the orchid itself functions as a water supply tank, so there is no need to constantly supply moisture to the root surface. On the other hand, if the roots are exposed to the open air and moisture is rapidly taken away, and the roots fall into an extremely dry state, the growth of epiphytic orchids will be slowed or stopped.
Therefore, in the invention according to claim 4, the drainage hole is formed in the container that accommodates the epiphytic run, and the root of the epithelial run is cultivated by planting without using an implant. In addition, the container that contains the roots of the orchid is made of a material that is impervious to impede moisture from being rapidly taken away from the roots. is doing.
As a result, the invention according to claim 4 has the effect of making the roots of the orchid orchid less susceptible to mold and other germs in the pot and making the environment for promoting the growth of the orchid orchid.

In the first step according to the first aspect of the present invention, the roots can be sufficiently developed while being supported and fixed by the transplanting material so that the seedling of the seedling orchid does not fall down in the first pot. It has the effect.
Then, in the subsequent second step, the seedling of seedling orchid with sufficiently developed roots is transplanted into the second pot having a drainage hole without using any planting material, so that the root of the seeding orchid can be obtained. There is an effect that the moisture contact can be minimized.
As a result, the roots of the orchid run are always kept in a healthy state, so that damage such as root rot can be prevented. Thereby, the growth of new leaves, the growth of flower buds, and the growth of new roots are all promoted. Further, since the roots remain for a long time without being damaged, the drought resistance of the epiphytic run is increased, and the adaptability to increase / decrease in the air humidity can be increased.
In addition, in the second step, since no planting material is used when planting an orchid, it is possible to remove the old planting material at the time of replanting or to eliminate the work of assigning a new planting material. Have. As a result, the cost for purchasing the implant can also be reduced. That is, there is an effect that the cost required for production of the landing run can be reduced.
Furthermore, in the second step, the excess water or liquid fertilizer supplied to the roots of the orchid at the time of water supply is quickly discharged from the drain hole to the outside. Moreover, after the water supply or fertilization, the surface of the root of the epiphytic orchid can be quickly dried, so that the epiphytic orchid can be frequently supplied with water or supplied with water and fertilized.
As a result, the growing orchid can be actively fertilized, and the period for growing it to a desired size can be shortened. Therefore, there is also an effect that productivity of an epiphytic run can be improved.
Furthermore, in the second step, the inside of the second pot becomes an environment suitable for the growth of the roots of the epiphytic orchid, so that the roots of the epiphytic orchid extend out of the pot in the vertical and horizontal directions during cultivation. Can be prevented. As a result, there is also an effect that tailoring before shipment and production run that can be easily transported can be produced.
That is, according to the method of claim 1, it is possible to produce a healthy epiphytic orchid having a form suitable for distribution as a product with a sufficiently developed root in a short time without cost. Has an effect.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the same effect as that of the first aspect, the first and second bowls are made of a water-impermeable material so that the first and second It is possible to make it difficult to release moisture in the pot to the outside. For this reason, when surplus water is drained outside the first and second pots after the water supply, it is possible to prevent the roots of the established orchids from drying out rapidly inside the first and second pots. it can.
As a result, it is possible to prevent stagnation and stoppage of the growth of the epiphytic orchid due to rapid drying of the roots.
In addition, since the exchange between the air in the bowl and the outside air becomes gradual, it is possible to prevent the humidity and temperature from changing suddenly inside the bowl. It is possible to prevent stagnation and stoppage.
Usually, when seedling orchid seedlings are grown in unglazed pots, the roots of the seedling orchid bite into the surface of the porous bowl, and if you try to forcibly pull it out of the pot, the roots break or are damaged There was a fear.
And in the worst case, there is no way to take out an orchid run other than cracking an unglazed pot. In addition, such work takes time and materials such as bowls are wasted, and it cannot be said that this is an efficient method.
Therefore, in the invention according to claim 2, the inside of the first and second bowls has a smooth surface, so that it is possible to smoothly take out the orchid run from the first and second bowls. It has the effect of being able to.
As a result, the replanting operation of the epiphytic run can be performed quickly, so that the productivity of the epiphytic run can be greatly improved.

  The invention described in claim 3 of the present invention is made of a material having water impermeability, and the material of the first and second bowls having a smooth surface on the inner surface thereof is specifically specified. It has the same effect as the described invention.

According to the invention described in claim 4 of the present invention, excess water or liquid fertilizer at the time of water supply or fertilization does not accumulate on the bottom of the container at the bottom of the container, so that the root surface is quickly dried after water supply or after fertilization Thus, it is possible to prevent root damage (root rot) due to the growth of mold and various bacteria.
As a result, since water supply or water supply and fertilization can be frequently performed on the growing run, the period for growing the growing run to a desired size can be shortened. For this reason, it has the effect that productivity of an epidemic run can be improved.
Moreover, the container which accommodates the root of an epiphytic orchid is comprised with the material which has a water-impermeable property, and the effect similar to the invention of Claim 3 is provided by providing smoothness inside the container. Have.
As a result, according to the invention described in claim 4, the workability at the time of replanting is good, the cost for the planting material is low, and there is an effect that a healthy landing run can be produced in a short time. .
Furthermore, the epiphytic run according to claim 4 is in a state where the roots are clogged in the container and has a sufficient water retention function. For this reason, even if water supply is not frequently performed when distributing it as a product, there is no possibility that the plant will receive great damage. In addition, even when water is supplied for distribution as a product, the planting material is not used, so there is very little concern that the roots will fall into an overhumid state and cause root rot. Therefore, it has the effect that it can be made into the form and property suitable for distribute | circulating an epidemic run as a product.
In addition, the epiphytic orchid according to claim 4 is less likely to cause root rot even if it is frequently irrigated like a normal plant. Can be reduced, and it has the effect of spreading the orchid run as a material for enjoying active cultivation management.

  Hereinafter, a method for cultivating an orchid according to an embodiment of the present invention and an orchid run will be described in detail with reference to Example 1 and Example 2.

In general, root rot is the most serious problem when cultivating epiphytic orchids.
Conventionally, various implants have been developed for the purpose of preventing root rot of epiphytic orchids, and attempts have been made to overcome the problem of root rot by using pots suitable for the implants.
For example, in the case of moth orchid, moss or bark (a finely crushed bark of the tree) is used as the material for implantation, and the pot is mainly made of an unglazed bowl or a synthetic resin. In this case, the producers pay close attention to water supply and fertilization management to avoid over-humidity of the roots that cause root rot. That is, the cultivation method which refrained from irrigation as much as possible is carried out.
In addition, for example, in the case of furan, a bowl with a large number of through holes on the side is used to improve the air permeability in the bowl, and a long string of moss is wrapped around a thick root, Planted with the wounded roots exposed from the pot.
And water supply or fertilization management is strictly controlled more than moth orchid, and fertilizer is hardly applied.
Thus, the biggest problem when cultivating epiphytic orchids is the occurrence of root rot. Conventionally, in order to prevent the occurrence of root rot, it has been necessary to refrain from water supply and fertilization as much as possible.
On the other hand, as another method for cultivating an orchid orchid, there is also a method of cultivating a hago plate (a plate material made from a wood fern plant) or the like to produce the same growing state as nature. In this case, although the risk of root rot in the epiphytic orchids decreases, the roots of the epiphytic orchids grow in length and breadth, which reduces workability and is difficult to pack and transport, making it suitable as a commercial method for commercial purposes. There was no problem.

Usually, the orchids that naturally grow naturally grow on trees and rocks, and are replenished with water only by contact with rainwater or fog on the roots. In other words, epiphytic orchids originally do not require soil as a source of moisture and nutrients for their growth, and can absorb moisture by short-time contact with water on the root surface, while at the same time Indirect intake of nutrients (mainly nitrogen) from the atmosphere.
However, when cultivating such an orchid for commercial purposes, it is desirable that the roots are accommodated in pots from the viewpoint of workability, tailoring, and transportation. Therefore, epiphytic orchids have been potted using implants. However, as an orchid orchid that prefers the state where the roots are bare, it is a great stress to be planted in pots with the planting material. As a result, root rot easily occurs and the image that cultivation is difficult has become established. ing.
In a conventionally known technique, water and nutrients are replenished to potted planted orchids by irrigation with water mixed with liquid manure.
More specifically, when moss or bark is used as the planting material, irrigate about once every 10 days while confirming the drying of the planting material so that the roots are not always overhumid. We are carrying out.
However, no matter how carefully the cultivation management of the orchid is carried out, the root grows out of the pot due to the humidity in the pot, or the replanting time is delayed due to the complexity of the replanting work. The root damage caused by rotting has become serious.
For this reason, the epiphytic run often becomes unsuitable for replanting work, tailoring work, and transport work.
In other words, conventionally, when cultivating an orchid for commercial purposes, it is the biggest problem that overhumidity occurs due to the retention of water or liquid fertilizer in the pot, and actively cultivating the orchid orchid. I could not.

On the other hand, the inventor, as a result of diligent research, makes the roots of an orchid in a pot as close as possible to the state in nature, that is, the seed orchid is potted without using any planting material. As a result, it was found that not only the occurrence of root rot can be prevented almost completely, but also it is possible to produce a growing orchid in a form suitable for all management, tailoring, packing and transportation, and the growth period can be shortened.
The contents of the present invention will be described in detail below.

FIG. 1 is a flowchart illustrating a method for cultivating an orchid according to Example 1. 2A and 2B are cross-sectional views showing the state of the seedling growing process according to Example 1.
First, in the cultivation method 1 of the epiphytic orchid which concerns on Example 1, the seedling seedling seedling is produced by the method as shown below as the preparatory step, for example.
(1) Collecting seeds of epiphytic orchids formed naturally or by artificial crossing, and seedling these seedlings on a medium, using plant hormones as necessary, to produce seedlings .
(2) Cutting off the growth point of the epiphytic orchid and inducing seedlings on the medium using plant hormones as necessary.
(3) Separate the child stock from the parent stock and use it as a seedling.
And as shown in FIG.1 and FIG.2, the seedling run prepared by the method of said (1)-(3) becomes the seedlings 3a, 3b which provided the leaf 4 with one to several thick roots 5 about several. The roots 5 of the seedlings 3a and 3b are each wrapped in moss 7 and planted in the unglazed pot 2, and then the water 5 or water mixed with liquid fertilizer is applied to grow the roots 5 (step S1). .
More specifically, about 20 roots of moth orchid seedlings 3a and 6a with moss 7 wrapped around roots 5 are planted in a No. 3.5 pot having a diameter of 10.5 cm. Carefully irrigate once a day while confirming the dryness of the moss 7.
In addition, when it describes as "irrigation" in this specification, what is supplied to an epiphytic run shall point out either water only or what mixed liquid fertilizer in water.
In this case, the clay pot 2 having a drain hole 2a at the bottom may be used, and if necessary, the bottom of the clay pot 2 may be drained with pumice 8 spread on the bowl bottom. More specifically, the pumice stone 8 may be spread on the bottom of a No. 3.5 bowl having a diameter of 10.5 cm so as to have a thickness of 2 to 3 cm.

Usually, the growing orchids grow very actively from the seedlings 3a and 6a to the seedlings 3b and 6b. During this period, cell division is actively repeated to form roots and leaves. Plants in such a high growth period require a large amount of moisture and nutrients to maintain their growth, and even if the roots are slightly overhumid, there is little possibility of root rot.
In general, epiphytic orchids live on dry trees and rocks, so their roots act as water storage tanks. However, from the seedlings 3a, 6a stage where the roots are not fully developed to the seedlings 3b, 6b stage, the water retention function of the roots is insufficient. End up.
Therefore, in the seedling growing process (step S1) of the method 1 for growing the orchid according to Example 1, the root 5 is drastically dried by winding the moss 7 around the root 5 of the seedlings 3a and 6a. Is prevented.
Further, the moss 7 also has an action of supporting and fixing the young seedlings 3 a and 6 a in the unglazed pot 2.

Generally, since the clay pot 2 is a porous body, it is excellent in drainage. For this reason, the water absorbed by the moss 7 can be quickly discharged or evaporated.
As a result, the drying of the moss 7 having particularly high water retention can be promoted.
That is, although it is necessary to prevent rapid drying of the roots 5 of the young seedlings 3a and 6a, it is not desirable that the roots of the young seedlings 3a and 6a are kept in a high humidity state for a long time.
Therefore, the water retention of the roots 5 of the young seedlings 3a, 6a is increased using the moss 7, and at the same time, the unglazed pot 2 is used to prevent the roots 5 from being overhumid over a long period of time.
As a result, it is possible to shorten the interval of irrigation while preventing the root 5 from drastically drying in the seedlings 3a and 6a, so that fresh water is constantly supplied to the seedlings 3a and 6a. Thus, the water staying in the moss 7 has an effect of preventing the occurrence of root rot due to the growth of mold and bacteria.
In particular, when multiple seedling orchid seedlings are planted in the clay pot 2, the volume of the moss 7 per seedling 3a or seedling 6a is reduced, and the water supply function of the seedlings 3a and 6a is reduced. It has the effect that the drying of the moss 7 can be accelerated. As a result, there is an effect that it is possible to shorten the period from the first irrigation to the next irrigation.
In addition, in general, when plants are densely planted, each solid grows actively in an attempt to acquire an environment superior to growth, and the growth is promoted. In the case of an epiphytic orchid, the growth of individual seedlings 3a and 6a can be promoted by planting a plurality of seedlings 3a and 6a in the same pot.

In general, when seedling orchid seedlings are planted and cultivated in an unglazed pot 2, the root 5 tissue bites into the surface of the unglazed pot 2 made of a porous body, making it difficult to remove from the unglazed pot 2. .
However, in the seedling growing process (step S1) in the cultivation method 1 of the epiphytic orchid according to Example 1, the cultivation is not continued until the root 5 grows in the vertical and horizontal direction toward the outside of the moss 7, so that There are almost no major problems.
Further, FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b) both illustrate the case where a plurality of seedlings 3a, 6a are implanted in the unglazed pot 2, but one seedling 3a, 6a is contained in a very small unglazed pot 2. You may plant them one by one.
In addition, it is possible to use the bowl shape | molded by using peat moss and a pulp as a main raw material as what has the function similar to the unglazed bowl 2. In this case, the same action and effect as when the unglazed pot 2 is used can be expected.

If cultivation is continued for about one year in the state shown in FIG. 2, the roots of the seedlings 3a and 6a are sufficiently grown to become seedlings 3b and 6b that can be planted alone. In addition, since the cultivation period in step S1 changes with the kind of epiphytic run, cultivation temperature, and the cultivation management method, it cannot be said unconditionally.
More specifically, the young seedlings 3a and 6a are extracted from the unglazed pot 2 together with the moss 7, and the growth state of the roots is visually observed and judged.
The appropriate period of transition from the seedling growing step (step S1) to the root growth promoting step (step S2) in the cultivation method 1 of the epiphytic orchid according to Example 1 is that of the adjacent seedlings 3a and 6a in the unglazed pot 2. Before the roots 5 are sufficiently stretched and intertwined until they cannot be separated.
More specifically, when about 20 seedlings 3a or 6a are planted after laying pumice 8 on the bottom of the No. 3.5 pot so as to have a thickness of 2 to 3 cm, the appropriate time for transition to step S2 is This is the time when the root 5 has been extended from the moss 7 into the pumice 8.

3 (a) and 3 (b) are cross-sectional views showing the state of the root growth promotion step according to the first embodiment. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about the same part as what was described in FIG. 1 or FIG. 2, and description about the structure is abbreviate | omitted.
In the cultivation method 1 of the epiphytic orchid which concerns on Example 1, after completing above-mentioned step S1, the young seedlings 3b and 6b in which the root developed to the extent that single planting is possible are made into a single plant.
Specifically, the seedlings 3b and 6b are extracted from the unglazed pot 2, and the moss 7 is loosened and removed from the roots 5 so that the roots 5 are bare. The planting is continued, and cultivation is continued while irrigating at a frequency of about once every 3 to 4 days (step S2).
In this step S2, since the growth of the root 5 is promoted in particular, when planting together, the roots of the adjacent seedling 3b or seedling 6b are entangled, which may make planting difficult. For this reason, it is necessary to make single seedlings 3b and 6b in Step S2.
In addition, the bark 10 of the planting material that is held in step S2 is obtained by crushing the bark of a tree into granules and has poor water retention as compared to the moss 7, but the roots 5 can be planted alone in the seedlings 3b and 6b. Therefore, the seedlings 3b and 6b are resistant to some dryness.
Further, the growth of the roots 5 of the seedlings 3b and 6b is still active, and even when the roots 5 are planted together with the bark 10, the risk of root rot is not so high.

The synthetic resin pot 9 used in the root growth process (step S2) shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3 has at least one drain hole 9a at the bottom and is made of a material having impermeability. It is desirable to have surface properties.
In this case, by providing the drain hole 9a in the synthetic resin pot 9, surplus water can be reliably discharged to the outside from the drain hole 9a when the seedlings 3b and 6b are supplied with water or fertilized. That is, since surplus water does not stay in the synthetic resin bowl 9, it is possible to prevent mold and other germs from breeding in the surplus water.
Therefore, it is possible to prevent root rot from occurring due to the excess water in which the roots 5 of the seedlings 3b and 6b are retained.

In addition, by configuring the synthetic resin bowl 9 with a water-impermeable material, the exchange of air and outside air in the synthetic resin bowl 9 can be moderated.
As a result, compared with the case where the roots 5 of the seedlings 3b and 6b are exposed to the outside air, there is an effect that the speed at which the roots 5 are dried can be reduced.
Usually, the orchid run has resistance to a certain degree of dryness, but when the dry state becomes serious, the growth rate becomes slow or the growth stops.
For this reason, in order to promote the growth of epiphytic orchids, it is necessary to consider that the roots 5 are not extremely dried while preventing the roots 5 from being overhumid for a long time.
Therefore, by making the synthetic resin pot 9 water-impermeable, the roots 5 of the seedlings 3b and 6b are prevented from becoming extremely dry, and the growth rate of the epiphytic orchids is slowed or stopped. It has the effect that it can be prevented.

In nature, epiphytic orchids grow naturally on trees and rocks, and their thick roots 5 also have an action of supporting and fixing the body in close contact with the surface of the organism to be adhered.
For this reason, when the growing orchid with the root 5 developed is planted in a container having fine irregularities on the inner surface of the unglazed pot 2 or the like, a part of the tissue of the root 5 bites into the surface of the container and easily. It becomes impossible to take out the seedling.
Therefore, in step S2 of the method 1 for growing an orchid according to Example 1, by using a synthetic resin pot 9 having a smooth surface on its inner surface 9b, the root 5 becomes a synthetic resin pot 9. It is prevented from being in close contact with the inner surface 9b.
That is, step S2 is completed because the inner surface 9b of the synthetic resin bowl 9 has a smooth surface or the inner surface of the bowl used in step S2 is in a smooth state like the surface of pottery or glass. At this time, the effect of easily taking out 3b and 6b in which the root 5 is sufficiently developed from the synthetic resin pot 9 is exhibited.
Accordingly, it is possible to quickly and easily change the pots of the seedlings 3b and 6b having sufficiently developed roots in step S2 shown in FIG. 1, and at the same time, it is possible to prevent the roots 5 of the seedlings 3b and 6b from being damaged. Has an effect.
Therefore, in step S2 of the method 1 for growing an orchid according to Example 1, it is possible to promote the growth while keeping the roots 5 of the seedlings 3b and 6b of the orchid in a healthy state. At the same time, it has the effect that it can be easily removed from the pot at the time of replanting.

In addition, in FIG. 3, although the case where a plastic pot made of synthetic resin and having flexibility is used is described as an example, it has water impermeability, and the root 5 of the growing orchid may be in close contact with the inner surface. As long as there is no water drainage hole at the bottom, any type may be used.
For example, a porcelain vessel having a smooth smooth surface with glaze applied to the inner surface, or a glass vessel having no unevenness on the surface can be used. More specifically, if the inner surface of the container is glossy, it can be determined that it has smoothness.
Furthermore, the drain hole 9a provided in the bottom of the synthetic resin pot 9 may be single or plural, but when the root 5 comes out from the drain hole 9a, the synthetic resin pot 9 is taken out and replanted. Since the root 5 may be damaged or workability may be deteriorated, the number of drain holes 9a is preferably small.
Moreover, when cultivating orchid orchid is cultivated especially by the method 1 for growing an orchid according to Example 1, the size of the synthetic resin pot 9 used in Step S2 is 2.5 (the opening diameter of the pot is 7.5 cm). It is desirable to be small. In the case of fulan, it is desirable that the size of the synthetic resin bowl 9 used in step S2 is smaller than No. 2 (bowl opening diameter of about 6 cm). In any case, if a pot larger than the above is used at the time of single planting, the water retention capacity of the planting material becomes excessive, that is, a large amount of water exceeding the water supply capacity of the root 5 is synthetic resin. It will be held in the pot 9 and root rot will easily occur.

In the state shown in FIG. 3, when the cultivation conditions suitable for the growth of epiphytic orchids (for example, at room temperature of 15 ° C. or higher) are maintained for about six months to one year, the roots 5 of the seedlings 3b and 6b are sufficiently developed. Thus, the moth orchid 3 and the humor 6 that can bear a sufficient water retaining function with only the root 5 are obtained.
More specifically, the roots of the seedling 3b and the seedling 6b start to extend beyond the opening of the synthetic c resin pot 9 in the synthetic resin pot 9, and at the same time, the root 5 in the synthetic resin pot 9 The state of being tightly stretched is the appropriate time for the transition from the root growth promotion step (step S2) to the root enhancement step (step S3) described below.
4A and 4B are cross-sectional views showing the state of the root enhancement process according to the first embodiment. The same parts as those described in FIGS. 1 to 3 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description of the configuration is omitted.
After completing the above step S2, the moth orchid 3 (the seedling 3b) or the uranium 6 (the seedling 6b) is extracted from the synthetic resin pot 9, and the root 10 is separated from the root 5 by separating the bark 10 as the planting material. In this state, it is planted without using any planting material in the synthetic resin pot 11 which is equal to or slightly larger than the synthetic resin pot 9 used in step S2. At this time, the roots extending out of the synthetic resin bowl 9 are carefully stored in the synthetic resin bowl 11 so as not to be damaged.
In the summer (approximately from May to October), irrigation is performed once every two days, and in winter (approximately from November to April), irrigation is performed once every 3 to 4 days. Cultivate while performing (step S3).
Note that the synthetic resin bowl 11 used in step S3 has the same configuration as the synthetic resin bowl 9 used in step S2, and thus detailed description of its functions and effects is omitted here.

In this step S3, the water and fertilizer components are supplied to the moth orchid 3 or the uranium 6 only by the flow-down contact of water on the surface of the root 5 or water mixed with liquid manure.
And all the excess water is smoothly discharged | emitted from the drain hole 11a to the exterior, and since only the root 5 is accommodated in the synthetic resin pot 11, the surface of the root 5 dries quickly after irrigation. For this reason, it is possible to prevent excess water from staying in the synthetic resin pot 11 and causing mold and bacteria to propagate there. Moreover, since no planting material is used, it is possible to prevent molds and bacteria from growing on the surface of the root 5.
As a result, it is possible to maintain the root 5 of the orchid orchid in a healthy state and to prevent the occurrence of root rot. Therefore, the ability to absorb water and nutrients from the root 5 is enhanced, and the growth of the leaves 4 and flower buds (not shown) can be promoted.
And since the frequency of irrigation can be increased about 2 to 3 times compared with the case of planting using a planting material, the growth of an orchid can be promoted also from this point.

On the other hand, since the synthetic resin bowl 11 is impermeable, the exchange of air and outside air in the synthetic resin bowl 11 becomes gradual. As a result, compared with the case where the root 5 of the moth orchid 3 or the humor 6 that is an epiphytic run is exposed to the outside air, the speed at which the root 5 dries becomes slower. As a result, the epiphytic orchids are constantly in a state suitable for growth, and the growth can be promoted.
Moreover, since the inner surface 11b side of the synthetic resin pot 11 is an extremely suitable environment for the growth of the roots 5 of the orchid orchid, it is possible to prevent the roots from extending in the vertical and horizontal directions outside the synthetic resin pot 11. . Therefore, when shipping an orchid run as a product, for example, it has the effect of facilitating the work of planting seedlings with good appearance in a decorative pot with high decorativeness.
In addition, when a flower bud is attached to an orchid orchid, it becomes possible to support the support supporting the flower bud by the root 5 densely packed in the synthetic resin pot 11, and it is necessary to prepare a separate planting material to support the support There is no. For this reason, workability for shipping preparation can be improved and the cost can be reduced.
If it is desired to tailor the growing run to a large stock, step S3 may be repeated while gradually replacing the bowl having the same properties as the synthetic resin bowl 9 and the synthetic resin bowl 11 with a larger one. For example, the size of the bowl may be increased by 0.5 inch, such as from No. 2 bowl to No. 2.5 bowl, or from No. 2.5 bowl to No. 3 bowl.

  Furthermore, since the inner surface 11b of the synthetic resin bowl 11 has a smooth surface property, it is possible to easily take out an orchid run (for example, moth orchid 3 or fulan 6) from the synthetic resin bowl 11, and at the same time, When 5 is stretched and densely packed in the synthetic resin bowl 11, the distance between the root 5 and the root 5 can be reduced without applying a large load to the root 5 due to the smoothness of the inner surface 11b. It has an effect that a large amount of roots can be stored compactly in the pot 11.

As described above, according to the method 1 for growing an orchid according to Example 1 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, it is made of an impermeable material, has a drain hole at the bottom, and has a smooth surface on its inner surface. It has an effect that it is possible to efficiently produce an epiphytic orchid planted without using an implant. That is, it has the effect that a healthy epiphytic run without root rot can be produced in a short period of time.
In addition, the growing orchid according to Example 1 is less likely to cause the root 5 to extend out of the synthetic resin pot 11, so that the cultivation management can be performed in a state where the growing orchids are appropriately densely packed. Moreover, tailoring and transporting operations are easy.
Furthermore, the epiphytic orchids cultivated by the epiphytic orchid cultivation method 1 according to Example 1 as described above are extremely healthy, and when they reach the consumers, pay close attention to the timing of irrigation. There is little risk of root rot without paying. In addition, the pot changing work when the root 5 further grows becomes extremely easy.
For this reason, it has the effect that it can provide an epidemic run not as a consumable item for mere gifts, but as a target for consumers to enjoy active cultivation management.

  3 and FIG. 4, an example is given in which young seedlings 3b and 6b, or moth orchid 3 and fulan 6 are planted one by one (one strain) in a synthetic resin pot 9 or a synthetic resin pot 11. However, if it is not necessary to isolate the strain in the subsequent steps, a plurality of strains may be simultaneously planted in one pot or container. In this case, a pot or container larger than the case of single planting may be used, or the frequency of replanting may be increased.

Hereinafter, a method for cultivating an orchid according to Example 2 of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
The method for cultivating an orchid according to Example 2 is a further simplification of the method 1 for cultivating an orchid according to Example 1 described above. The method for cultivating an orchid according to Example 2 has substantially the same action and effect as the method 1 for cultivating an orchid according to Example 1. Here, cultivation of an orchid according to Example 1 is performed. Differences from Method 1 will be described.
Generally, the roots of epiphytic orchids have the disadvantage that they easily rot when they fall into an overhumid state.
However, in recent years, with the development of mating orchid breeding and seedling techniques, it has become possible to select and produce epiphytic orchids that are resistant to root rot.
As a result, some can be cultivated in the flask until the early stage of the seedling by maintaining the sterile condition.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a method for cultivating an orchid according to Example 2 of the present invention. The same parts as those described in FIGS. 1 to 5 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description of the configuration is omitted.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the method 12 for growing an orchid according to Example 2, first, seedling seedlings or clone seedlings as described in Example 1 (described in (1) or (2) above) The seedlings 3a and 6a created in step 3) are replanted into large flasks containing a culture medium while maintaining aseptic conditions until the seedlings 3b and 6b in an initial stage where the root 5 has a water retention function to some extent. Cultivate (step S20).
And after completing this seedling growth process (step S20), if the same root growth promotion process (step S2) and root enhancement process (step S3) as the cultivation method 1 of the epiphytic orchid concerning Example 1 are implemented. Good.

More specifically, the unnecessary medium was removed while straining the seedlings 3b and 6b at the initial stage of the epiphytic orchid having roots that had developed to some extent in the flask, and water was used as a planting material in the synthetic resin pot 9. A single plant is made using moss 7 or bark 10 (step S2).
After that, when the root 5 grows close to the bottom of the pot in the synthetic resin pot 9, the seedlings 3 b and 6 b are taken out from the synthetic resin pot 9, the planting material is removed, and the synthetic resin is larger than the synthetic resin pot 9. What is necessary is just to plant without using an implantation material at all in the resin pot 11, and irrigate in the same way as the cultivation method 1 of the epiphytic orchid which concerns on Example 1 (step S3).
In addition, in the cultivation method 12 of the epiphytic orchid which concerns on Example 2, when using the epiphytic orchid which is strong to root rot, when carrying out a root growth promotion process (step S2), moss 7 as a planting material Can be used.
In the cultivation method 12 of the orchid orchid according to Example 2 as described above, the orchid orchid is grown while maintaining aseptic conditions in the flask until the early stage of the seedlings 3b and 6b. Therefore, it is possible to greatly reduce the risk that the epiphytic run will die.

Finally, the effect of the method 1 for growing an orchid according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 6 (a) is a photograph showing a state of a root portion when a root of moth orchid is cultivated using a planting material, and (b) is a root portion of a phalaenopsis cultivated by a method for growing an orchid according to the present invention. It is a photograph which shows.
Fig. 6 (a) shows a plant in which the planting material has been removed from a commercially available moth orchid flower. The moth orchids shown in FIGS. 6 (a) and 6 (b) are seedlings each having four leaves of the same size, but the number of roots is obvious for those cultivated using planting material (water moss) Some of them have browned or rotted.
On the other hand, the roots of moth orchids cultivated by the method 1 for growing an orchid according to the present invention are dense in the polypot, and the surface of the roots is white and extremely healthy.
FIG. 7 is a photograph showing the roots of furan cultivated by the method for cultivating orchid according to the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 7, the roots of the uranium also grow densely in the polypot, and are sufficiently thick and the surface of the root is whitish and extremely healthy.

In addition, in the root enhancement step (step S3) in the method for growing an orchid according to Example 1 or Example 2 described above, the root 5 is sufficiently stretched without using any planting material in the synthetic resin pot 11. Seedlings 3b and 6b are planted. For example, when the moth orchid 3 has a flower bud, it is necessary to stand up the support. It may be planted in the synthetic resin pot 11 in a state of being entangled with a columnar or columnar polystyrene foam or the like.
In this case, there is an effect that it is possible to reduce the risk of damaging the roots when setting up the struts on the flower buds of the epiphytic orchids, and at the same time, it is possible to increase the work efficiency of the work of standing up the support (tailoring work).
Moreover, in this specification, what has water supply and has the effect | action which supplies a water | moisture content etc. to the root of a plant in a pot is defined as a planting material, and does not have water absorption but the water supply capability to the root of a plant A strut support as described above that does not have a distinction from an implant.

As described above, according to the method for cultivating orchid orchids according to Example 1 or Example 2 of the present invention, it is possible to provide an orchid orchid in which the roots 5 are densely developed in a healthy state in the pot. It has the effect of being able to. In addition, such an orchid orchid, when it reaches the consumer's hand, is less likely to die and is easy to fertilize, so it can be easily re-flowered at the consumer's hand. As well as increasing the enjoyment of this, it can also contribute to the spread of epidemic runs.
Furthermore, such an orchid run has excellent drought resistance due to its rich roots. For this reason, in the process of distributing as a product, the vitality of the orchid run can be maintained even if frequent irrigation is not performed.
Moreover, since the stocks for shipping are planted without using any planting material, excess water is quickly discharged when irrigation is performed during the distribution process, so that root rot is unlikely to occur. For this reason, there is an effect that it is difficult for the decaying run to occur at the time of distribution, and it is possible to prevent a reduction in the commercial value of the run run.
In addition, the epiphytic orchid cultivated by the method for cultivating epiphytic orchids according to Example 1 or Example 2 of the present invention has a large number of roots contained in a pot in a compact manner. Not only can the cultivation be managed in a state in which the strain is densely packed to some extent, but also the effect that the tailings for tailoring can be supported by the roots that are densely packed inside the pot. For this reason, it has the effect that the quantity of the material used when shipping as a goods can be saved.
That is, according to the cultivation method of the epiphytic orchid according to Example 1 or Example 2 of the present invention and the epiphytic orchid cultivated thereby, the epithelial orchid having a form and property suitable for distribution as a product is obtained. It has the effect that it can be produced easily.

  As described above, the present invention relates to a method for cultivating an orchid having a form and properties suitable for distribution as a product, and an orchid cultivated by the method, and is used in the field of horticulture. Is possible.

It is a flowchart which shows the cultivation method of the epiphytic orchid which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. (A), (b) is sectional drawing which shows the mode of the seedling growth process which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. (A), (b) is sectional drawing which shows the mode of the root growth promotion process which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. (A), (b) is sectional drawing which shows the mode of the root enhancement process which concerns on Example 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the cultivation method of the epiphytic orchid which concerns on Example 2 of this invention. (A) is the photograph which shows the mode of the root part at the time of cultivating the root of the moth orchid using the planting material, (b) shows the root part of the phalaenopsis cultivated by the cultivation method of the epiphytic orchid concerning the present invention. It is a photograph. It is a photograph which shows the root part of the uranium cultivated by the cultivation method of the epiphytic orchid concerning the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Cultivation method of epiphytic orchid 2 ... Open pot 2a ... Water drainage hole 3 ... Phalaenopsis (establishment orchid) 3a ... Nursery seedling 3b ... Seedling 4 6b ... Seedling 7 ... Water moss 8 ... Pumice 9 ... Synthetic resin bowl 9a ... Drain hole 9b ... Inner surface 10 ... Bark 11 ... Synthetic resin pot 11a ... Drain hole 11b ... Inner surface 12 ... Cultivation method of epiphytic orchid

Claims (4)

A first step of planting and growing seedling seedlings in a first pot having a drainage hole at the bottom together with a planting material;
After the first step, the seedling and the planting material are taken out from the first pot to separate the planting material from the seedling, and only the root of the seedling is used without using the planting material. It has a size equal to or greater than that of a pot, and is housed in a second pot having a drain hole at the bottom, and has a second step of growing by giving only water or water and liquid fertilizer. A method for cultivating an orchid.   2. The method for cultivating an orchid according to claim 1, wherein each of the first and second pots is made of an impermeable material and has a smooth surface on an inner surface thereof.   The method for cultivating an orchid according to claim 2, wherein each of the first and second pots is made of synthetic resin, ceramic or glass. An epiphytic orchid made of an impermeable material, having a drain hole on the bottom, and planted and cultivated in a container having a smooth surface on its inner surface without using an implant.