2023-11-20 23:05:46
In the lush lands of Guatemala, home of the fascinating Monja Blanca, an orchid of incomparable beauty, the conservation of this emblematic species finds a valuable ally in Cal Horcalsa. This company, in collaboration with botanical experts in the forests of Alta Verapaz, is actively committed to the care and preservation of this floral jewel.
Perspective Writing
Orchids, considered the most evolved beings in the plant kingdom, play a crucial role in ecology, interacting with pollinators and beneficial soil fungi. The White Monk, in particular, stands out for its uniqueness and the complexity of its reproductive process, which requires symbiosis with a fungus and the root of a tree for the germination of seeds.
Dr. Fredy Archila, agronomist and botanist, highlights the difficulty in the reproduction of the White Monk, underlining the importance of the alliance with beneficial fungi to achieve seed germination.
The reproduction process begins with the collection and cultivation of seeds in controlled environments. Horcalsa, committed to the health of these orchids, carries out disinfections using milk of lime to eliminate harmful agents, guaranteeing proper development.
Then, when transplanting into pots and planting in greenhouses, Cal Horcalsa plays a key role by applying lime to the substrate, preventing the incidence of insects, worms and harmful fungi. Lime not only protects, but balances the pH of the soil, improves its texture and structure, promoting water retention and oxygenation.
This commitment extends during the development of orchids in the greenhouse, where foliar applications of diluted solutions based on Horcalsa lime protect the foliage and stem from possible threats.
Thus, Cal Horcalsa stands as a dedicated defender of the conservation of the Monja Blanca, contributing to the protection of the national flora in the cloud forests of the Verapaces, its natural habitat in Guatemala.
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