How to raise potted Phalaenopsis

The butterfly orchid is graceful, and the flower is so named because it is shaped like a butterfly. It is widely planted all over the world. Phalaenopsis is a treasure of tropical orchids, which is deeply loved by gentle people. if you want to raise colorful Phalaenopsis, it is necessary to master the breeding methods and matters needing attention. The butterfly orchid is graceful and gorgeous in color, and has the reputation of "queen of orchid". How to raise Phalaenopsis with elegant colors? let's learn about Phalaenopsis breeding methods and matters needing attention.

Raise Phalaenopsis skills? If you want to raise colorful Phalaenopsis, it is necessary to master the skills of raising Phalaenopsis. The cultivation of Phalaenopsis needs to be carried out from the aspects of temperature, light, moisture, fertilization, changing pots and so on.

1. Temperature

Phalaenopsis is native to the tropics and likes the environment of high temperature and humidity. The suitable growth temperature is 16 ℃ to 30 ℃. During the growth period, the lowest temperature should be kept above 16 ℃, and the optimum temperature for growth should be 20-30%. When the growth is more than 35 ℃ in summer or less than 10 ℃ in winter, its growth will be inhibited. The blooming period is around the Spring Festival, proper cooling can prolong the viewing time, but not less than 13 ℃. When the summer temperature is too high, it is necessary to cool down and pay attention to ventilation. If the temperature is higher than 32 ℃, Phalaenopsis will usually enter a semi-dormant state to avoid continuous high temperature.

2. Lighting

Phalaenopsis does not need much light, which is about 1, 3, 3, 1 and 2 of the general orchid light, avoid strong light. If you put it on the indoor windowsill, cover part of the sun with a window screen, 80% in summer, 60% in autumn, and 40% in winter. Before and after the flowering period, proper light can promote Phalaenopsis to bloom and make the flowers gorgeous and lasting.

3. Moisture

Phalaenopsis is mostly born on tree trunks in the country of origin, the roots are exposed to the air, can absorb water from the moist air, and the air humidity should be kept at 70%. When artificial cultivation, the root is buried in the cultivation substrate, such as too much watering, the ventilation of the substrate will become worse, the fleshy root will rot, the leaves will turn yellow, fall off, and lead to death in serious cases. The principle of watering: see dry and wet, water thoroughly. When the indoor air is dry, you can use a sprayer or can to spray to the leaves, but it should be noted that the water mist should not be sprayed on the flowers during the flowering period to avoid falling flowers and buds.

4. Fertilization

In order to cultivate Phalaenopsis, aquatic plants and moss are generally selected as the cultivation substrate. The principle of fertilization should be less fertilization and light fertilizer. In the normal growth period, 2000 times of orchid special fertilizer was applied to the root, once every 2-3 weeks according to the growth condition. The compound flower fertilizer 1000-2000 times of water-soluble high phosphorus and potassium fertilizer can be selected before flowering and sprayed once every 10 days. Stop applying fertilizer at flowering stage and in the season with lower temperature.

5. Change the basin

It takes about two years from seedling to flowering. Adult Phalaenopsis should change pots and plant materials after flowering every spring, otherwise it is easy to accumulate dirt and moss, plant materials are also easy to rot, breeding diseases and insect pests. For potted Phalaenopsis, it is appropriate to use porous and breathable plain burning pots. When planting, the planting material on the basin floor should account for at least 1x2 of the basin capacity, and part of the roots should be exposed on the basin surface. Do not bury them completely and deeply, otherwise they will hinder breathing and growth.

6. Ventilation

The normal growth of Phalaenopsis needs flowing fresh air, so domestic Phalaenopsis must be well ventilated, especially in the high humidity period in summer, it must be well ventilated to prevent heat, and at the same time avoid the infection of diseases and insect pests.

Note:

1. Watering too frequently: friends who cultivate Phalaenopsis are always worried about the lack of water, regardless of whether the cultivation medium is dry or not, watering every day, resulting in serious root rot.

2. The temperature is too low: usually the flowering plants of Phalaenopsis are on the market in early spring, and they are generally appreciated in the living room after buying them home. Although the daily temperature in these places is enough, the night temperature is a little too low. On the other hand, most of the professionally cultivated orchids are in well-equipped greenhouses, in contrast, the temperature and humidity at home are not enough, so the growth of the plant tends to weaken day by day. Therefore, sometimes, no matter how well maintained, orchids still do not blossom.

3. Excessive fertilization: apply fertilizer as soon as there is fertilizer, and do not pay attention to the concentration, thinking that if you apply fertilizer, you will grow faster. It should be noted that Phalaenopsis should be fertilized with thin fertilizer, a small amount of fertilizer for many times. Keep in mind that "replenishment" should not be excessive, or it will be counterproductive.

4. Small plants grow large pots: feel that using large pots can give Phalaenopsis a relaxed environment and sufficient materials. In fact, after using a large basin, the water plant is not easy to dry, it is important to know that Phalaenopsis likes ventilation, ventilation is comfortable.

5. Flower dry bag: today's Phalaenopsis is mostly driven by flowers. After leaving the base, it is easy to have a dry bag problem after the environment changes. At this time, do not think it is dry, do not water more, but increase indoor humidity and control the indoor temperature. The temperature should not be too high. Try to buy flowers with thick petals.

Time: 2019-06-01 Click: