Management of Phalaenopsis

Watering

Phalaenopsis likes to be wet, but avoid stagnant water. In the growing period can not lack of water, such as long-term lack of water will make the leaves yellow, irreparable. Phalaenopsis cultivated with pine needles will not accumulate water and spray water with a spray can when watering until water flows out of the bottom of the basin. Often sprinkle water around the orchid basin to keep the air moist, but be careful not to make water in the heart of the orchid leaves, especially at night in winter.

Ventilation and shading

Phalaenopsis likes ventilation and avoids muggy heat. Poor ventilation can easily lead to rotten roots and poor growth. The temperature is low in winter, so it can be ventilated for a short time at noon on a sunny day. The tuyere should not blow directly to the orchid plant. Phalaenopsis is epiphytic in the shade of dense forest in the natural state, forming the habit of liking half-shade. Family cultivation, less shading in winter, more shading in spring and autumn, strong sunshine and high temperature in summer, we should pay special attention to shading and strengthen ventilation.

Florescence management

Due to the limitation of temperature and humidity, Phalaenopsis can only grow 2 to 3 leaves a year, the leaves grow only at the top, and the flower buds grow between the two leaves. After the flower buds are formed, the temperature is 18 ℃ to 20 ℃ and can blossom after 3 to 4 months maintenance. When the flower stem is extracted, set up temporary support in the flowerpot to prevent the flower stem from lodging, and the flower stem should be fixed for many times to avoid breaking the flower stem. When the first bud grows up, the direction of the flowerpot can not be turned, otherwise it will cause the direction of the flowers on Phalaenopsis to be inconsistent. In full bloom, the temperature should be controlled between 15 ℃ and 18 ℃, and the flowering period can be as long as 4 months by strengthening ventilation and humidity. Extracted from the Treasure Book of Orchids