Oh, it's the New Year, do those dreamlike phalaenopsis orchids in the flower market make your heart flutter? Their flowers are like butterflies dancing, they are simply "the queen of Lanzhong"! StillMany flower friends have found that after the Chinese New Year, how can the beloved Phalaenopsis be "gone" after being raised? Don't worry, I'll teach you four "little tips" today to ensure that your phalaenopsis blooms this year and will continue to bloom next year!
1. Watering needs to be moderate, too much
Phalaenopsis prefers a moist environment, but that doesn't mean it needs to be watered frequently. Most of the Phalaenopsis orchids sold on the market are cultivated with water moss, which is a medium with good air permeability and is conducive to root growth.
However, water moss also has a strong ability to retain water, and once it is watered too much, it is easy to cause root rot. Therefore, when watering phalaenopsis, to follow the principle of "see dry and see wet". Before watering, touch the surface of the moss with your hands and water it if it feels dry. At the same time, when watering, it is necessary to ensure that the water flow evenly penetrates into the entire moss to avoid the phenomenon of "half water".
Second, the timing is very important
Many people, after buying a phalaenopsis, can't wait to get it in a more beautiful pot. However, doing so often harms the root system of the phalaenopsis and affects its growth. You must know that the root system of phalaenopsis is very fragile, and a slight carelessness in the process of repotting may lead to root breakage.
Therefore,If you want to repot a phalaenopsis, it's best to wait until the flowers have withered and new roots have started to grow。At this time, the phalaenopsis has adapted to the new environment, and changing pots has little effect on it. When repotting, choose pots that are breathable and of the right size, and make sure that the medium in the new pot is similar to the original pot, so that the phalaenopsis can better adapt to the new environment.
3. Keeping warm is the key to avoid frostbite
Phalaenopsis orchids are native to tropical rainforest areas and prefer warm, moist environments. During the cold winter months, if the indoor temperature is too low, phalaenopsis is susceptible to frostbite. Therefore,If you want Phalaenopsis to survive the winter safely and continue to bloom, you must do a good job of keeping warm. You can place phalaenopsis in a warm and sunny place indoors, such as a balcony or living room. At the same time, it is necessary to avoid placing phalaenopsis near air outlets or heaters, so as not to affect its growth due to excessive temperature differences.
Fourth, ventilation should be moderate, avoid closed environment
Although Phalaenopsis prefers a moist environment, it does not mean that it can be in a confined space for long periods of time. If phalaenopsis is left in a poorly ventilated environment, such as a bathroom or bedroom, for a long time, it can easily cause yellowing, spots, and even rot of the leaves.
Therefore, when maintaining phalaenopsis orchids, it is necessary to pay attention to maintaining air circulation. You can open the windows regularly every day to ventilate and let the phalaenopsis breathe fresh air. At the same time, it is necessary to avoid placing phalaenopsis in a large amount or a place with dirty air, so as not to affect its growth.
Master the above four "little tips",I believe that your phalaenopsis will be able to thrive and bloom with full branches. Remember, caring for a phalaenopsis requires patience and care, and only by truly understanding its growth habits and taking proper care of it can it bloom at its most beautiful in your home.