The cultivation Strategy of Phalaenopsis

Spring is the flowering season of Phalaenopsis, because if Phalaenopsis is to bloom in winter, the temperature must be kept above 15 ℃, otherwise, it can only blossom in spring. When blooming, the flowers bloom sequentially from the bottom down, but if they encounter continuous low temperatures, they can only stop blooming. The new leaves and roots of this season orchid plant have not yet grown, which is the same as that in winter.

The culture sites can be planted in greenhouse or outdoors. If put in outdoor cultivation, it is best to hang under the eaves that Rain Water can not get drenched, with good ventilation, especially the high humidity wind is of great help to its growth. Phalaenopsis does not like strong sunshine, so when cultivated in greenhouse, a shading net should be assumed from early spring, with a shading rate of about 50%. However, if there is plastic sheeting on the inside of the greenhouse glass, it is not too late to assume the sunshade net in the middle of spring. If it is put in indoor cultivation, should be placed on the windowsill, through the curtains to accept sunshine is appropriate.

Watering spring is the most exuberant period for the growth of orchid root, so when the surface of plant materials such as water moss and bark is dry, it should be watered in time. The root of Phalaenopsis is different from other grass flowers in that it does not like to be soaked for a long time. It must wait until the surface of the plant is completely dry before watering it, or water it by foliar spray, which not only will not hurt the orchid root, but also helps to increase humidity and help it flourish. During the Meiyu period, because the night temperature is slightly lower than usual, if the leaf heart has stagnant water, it is easy to rot, so when watering at night, do not let the leaf heart have stagnant water phenomenon.

Fertilizer usually only applies 1000 times as much liquid fertilizer in spring, but does not apply fertilizer during flowering. After flowering, when the plant base grows new roots, liquid fertilizer continues to be applied once a week. When the new leaves grow at the end of spring, a mixture of oil meal and bone meal is used to form a finger-sized solid organic fertilizer, with two 4-to-5-inch pots. If the solid organic fertilizer is applied prematurely, it is easy to hurt the root.

Especially during the onset of the rainy season, special attention should be paid to prevention. At the same time, we should be careful not to let the root tip be damaged by food.

Changing the pot of Phalaenopsis is a single-stem orchid, and the chance will not grow a seed, so there is no need for ramets, just change the pot. The basin is usually changed once every 2-3 years. When changing the basin, first remove the old plant materials, but do not hurt the roots. Old stems and roots should also be sorted out and cut off. Then use water moss to wrap the Baoli dragon piece under the orchid root, spread the root evenly and plant it in a basin, and cover it with soft and moderate water moss. Half a month after changing the basin, it should be placed in a semi-shady place with high humidity, not too much watering, foliar spraying is better, and fertilization is still not allowed until the new root grows, and then compared with the general orchid plant management.

The planting method of snake plank for Phalaenopsis with slender stems and drooping leaves, if planted with snake plank, it will not only be graceful, but also will not cause stagnant water in the center of new leaves. The planting period of snake wood is the same as changing pots, and it is appropriate to grow new roots from late spring to early summer. The key to planting snake wood is to cover the finished orchid root with a thin layer of water moss, and then nail it to the snake board. The management after planting is the same as changing pots, foliar spray should be carried out frequently to promote the growth of new roots. After survival, should be watered frequently to avoid excessive dryness.