Phalaenopsis autumn homework

Growth status of plants in Autumn (October-December)

Because the growth of Phalaenopsis in spring is later than that of other orchids, the growth stop period is relatively late, usually in the 10th month when other orchids stop growing, it still grows new leaves and roots, and does not stop growing completely until the end of autumn. When the new roots grow, the old leaves near the base will turn brown and fall off, which is a normal phenomenon in autumn.

Because of the stimulation of low temperature, flower buds begin to differentiate. For some fast-growing varieties, flower bud-like protuberances can be seen at the base of the leaves, and flower stems will soon be drawn out. During this period, plants should try to avoid being caught in the rain.

The sunshine is the same as in spring.

After watering into autumn, the growth of Phalaenopsis is gradually slow, but the demand is still a lot, so it is appropriate to water Phalaenopsis with "a small number of meals".

Fertilization has begun to enter the flower bud differentiation stage, before that, liquid fertilizer should be applied once a week until the end of October, while solid fertilizer can be stopped.

Spraying delicate new leaf buds and flower buds is a favorite food for slugs and snails, so spread agents to kill slugs and snails before the flower buds appear, or use some bait to lure them away from the plant.