Is the bigger the leaf of Phalaenopsis, the better? What if the leaves turn yellow and soft?

Butterfly orchids have beautiful appearance and gorgeous colors. They are treasures of tropical orchids and have the reputation of "queen of orchids". So how to choose Phalaenopsis? Is the bigger the leaf, the better? In addition, what if the leaves turn yellow and soft in the process of breeding?

First, what if the leaves of Phalaenopsis turn yellow and soft?

1. Temperature control

Phalaenopsis has higher requirements for temperature. The best temperature for its growth is 15-28 ℃. It is not resistant to high temperature and cold. Higher than 32 ℃ and less than 5 ℃ will affect the growth of Phalaenopsis. Therefore, more attention should be paid in summer and winter to ensure that it grows in a suitable environment.

Treatment method: control the growth temperature of Phalaenopsis. In hot summer, you can pull a layer of sunscreen or spray water around the ground to lower the temperature. If necessary, Phalaenopsis can be placed in an air-conditioned room. As long as you pay attention to the air outlet not facing Phalaenopsis, there is more ventilation when the air conditioner is not turned on. Phalaenopsis can be properly placed in a warm place in winter, and when the sun is mild in the morning in winter, Phalaenopsis can be properly exposed to sunlight, which has achieved the purpose of raising the growth temperature.

2. Water and fertilizer control

The main results are as follows: (1) the top of the new shoot of Phalaenopsis shrinks, the young leaves are yellowish, and the old leaves are getting darker and yellow. The reason is that the accumulated water is wet for a long time, which leads to the lack of oxygen in the soil and the decay of some roots.

Treatment: watering should be controlled and fertilization should be stopped.

(2) the new leaves of Phalaenopsis grow thick and shiny, but the leaves are uneven and the old leaves turn yellow and fall off. This situation is caused by excessive fertilization.

Treatment: should immediately stop fertilization, appropriate more watering, you can transplant a few small plants into the basin, in order to consume the excess fertilizer in the basin, and then move out of another plant.

3. Lighting control

Phalaenopsis likes semi-shaded environment and likes to scatter light. Strong light or long-term exposure to dark environment will affect the photosynthesis of Phalaenopsis, making the leaves yellow and soft.

Treatment: usually should ensure sufficient scattered light at the same time, pay attention to avoid direct sunlight.

4. Pest control

Pests such as red spiders and shell insects can also cause the leaves of Phalaenopsis to turn yellow and soft. Usually should ensure the circulation of air, (regular ventilation is conducive to reducing the occurrence of diseases and insect pests) timely clean up dead branches and rotten leaves, more observation of the surrounding environment of plants, to ensure clean growth.

Treatment: when there are few pests in the initial stage, you can use a soft brush to wipe the foliar bugs clean, or you can spray insecticides to get rid of the insects.

In addition, there is another situation caused by the normal metabolism of Phalaenopsis.

The top and new leaves of Phalaenopsis were normal, but the lower leaves of the plant began to turn yellow. The cause is caused by normal metabolism.

Treatment method: normal maintenance can, metabolic fallen leaves do not affect the growth of the whole plant, or grow new leaves in the later stage.

Second, is the bigger the leaf of Phalaenopsis, the better?

The leaves of Phalaenopsis are generally wider than those of other orchids, and there are differences in the leaves of Phalaenopsis in the same series, and the leaves are broad and thick green, which shows that it has sufficient nutrients and can provide a large number of flowering needs. produce large and durable flowers.

Tips for buying Phalaenopsis:

There are more than 70 native varieties of Phalaenopsis in the world, and more than 500 varieties have been crossbred and bred, with red, white, yellow, pink and purple as the common colors. Some merchants fabricate their names at will in order to achieve the purpose of selling at high prices. It often happens to fool consumers. Therefore, unless it is purchased in bulk as an investment product, we need to take the variety seriously, as a family consumption, we do not have to care about Phalaenopsis varieties, but only from the point of view of flower color, flower diameter, health and other appreciation.

1, design and color: for Phalaenopsis, color naturally choose your favorite color, do not be too rigid in the variety, because it is likely to be deceived.

2. Buds: the number of bracts of butterfly orchids can be divided into three grades: A/B/C, A, B, C and C, respectively.

3. Flower diameter: divided into florets, medium flowers, large flowers, small flowers (less than 5 cm in diameter), medium flowers (5-10 cm), large flowers (more than 10 cm).

4. Flower shape: although there are some standards for the appreciation of Phalaenopsis, there is no consensus, and personal preferences are different, and they do not form a set of theories like orchids, but we can refer to the appreciation standards of orchids when we choose them. The author suggests that we can choose beautiful flowers, compact petals and beautiful colors.

5. Leaves: Phalaenopsis leaves with bright color, thickness, strong flesh texture, more leaves and neat arrangement are better. If the leaf is firm and upward, it shows that it is full of vitality. If the leaf surface is wrinkled and dark, and the leaves droop downward, it means that the nutrient supply is insufficient, and even the roots have rotted.

6. Market price: with the mass cultivation of Phalaenopsis, the price is now close to the common people. Generally speaking, the market price of a common variety of Phalaenopsis is less than 3 yuan to 10 yuan. If the flower diameter is large and the number of flower bracts is more, it is about 30 yuan in 20muri, and about 50 yuan in a few valuable varieties. Of course, this is only for reference.