How to raise Phalaenopsis "Queen of Foreign Orchid"? What are the matters needing attention in breeding?

During the Spring Festival, Phalaenopsis plants draw long pedicels from their leaf axils and blossom like butterflies, which are favored by flower fans and are known as the "queen of foreign orchids".

Phalaenopsis, as its name implies, is a beautiful orchid like a butterfly. If you raise a pot of Phalaenopsis to make bonsai at home, it must be a very pleasant thing, so how should Phalaenopsis be kept? What matters need to be paid attention to in the process of breeding?

Culture method

The cultivation media of ① Phalaenopsis are mainly bryophytes and aquatic plants. General soil cultivation requires softer soil.

② for temperature, Phalaenopsis requirements are relatively strict, generally 15-30 ℃, if the temperature is lower or higher than this, there will be no growth or yellow leaf phenomenon.

③ should be well hydrated. The leaves of Phalaenopsis are not easy to store water, so it is necessary to have enough water in the soil. The new roots of Phalaenopsis should be watered more in the prosperous period and less in the dormant period after anthesis. The plants grow vigorously in spring and autumn around 05:00 in the afternoon, and the plants are watered at 09:00 and 05:00 every day. The light is weak and the temperature is low in winter. Watering every other week is enough and should be carried out before 10:00 in the morning. In the event of a cold wave, it is not suitable to water, keep dry, wait until after the cold wave to resume watering.

④ lighting should be appropriate. Although Phalaenopsis likes shady plants, all green plants need enough light to produce the energy they need. Especially when blooming, Phalaenopsis needs plenty of light, but to avoid being exposed to direct sunlight.

⑤ ventilation. Phalaenopsis also has high requirements for air quality, domestic Phalaenopsis should be often ventilated to prevent insect pests.

Appropriate amount of fertilizer was applied to ⑥. Especially in winter, if the number of fertilizers is less, the flowers will bloom very little next year. Spring is the growing season, you can use Phalaenopsis special nutrient solution.

⑦ has to cut off the withered flowers after flowering, which consumes nutrients on the shoulders, and the withered flowers don't look good hanging from them.

Matters needing attention

① watering should be appropriate, not too often, too often will not soak the roots of Phalaenopsis.

② should pay attention to keeping the temperature. Domestic Phalaenopsis is easy to grow because the temperature is too low. Pay attention to keeping Phalaenopsis warm in winter.

The amount of ③ fertilizer should be appropriate. Do not think that it is necessary to apply fertilizer vigorously when entering the growing period. Fertilization is usually done once every 7-10 days. If you don't understand, you can ask the fertilizer seller when you buy it, or read the instructions for the fertilizer.

④ should use suitable flowerpots, do not use small pots for large plants or large pots for small plants, which will give Phalaenopsis a bad growing environment.