Many flower friends who maintain phalaenopsis may encounter a headache in the maintenance process - the leaves of phalaenopsis are soft, but there is no shortage of water, what is the problem? Don't worry, it's not a big deal, it's just a matter of careful observation and patience.
Let me share with you some experiences that can be taken to solve the problem when we find that the leaves of Phalaenopsis are soft.
Why do Phalaenopsis leaves become soft?
The first reason:The temperature of the maintenance environment is too low. Phalaenopsis prefers a warm environment and is not cold-tolerant, especially in winter when the temperature is low, and the leaves are prone to softness due to low ambient temperatures. At this time, it is necessary to take insulation measures, otherwise there is no cure.
Phalaenopsis can be placed in a warm place, or the pot can be wrapped in insulation, even if it is covered in a plastic bag, to keep warm. Just like we wear thick clothes to keep warm in the cold winter.
The second reason:Lack of water is also a major culprit for leaf softness. When you find that the leaves of Phalaenopsis are soft, observe the cultivation medium, weigh the weight of the nutrient cup, and see if it has not been watered for a long time, and the root system has not absorbed enough water for the leaves to grow, so the leaves become weak.
At this time, do not rush to water its roots, if it is watered with large water, it will not absorb well. For example, when we are thirsty, we don't pour a bottle of water in one go, but drink it in small sips to quench our thirst.
Therefore, when hydrating phalaenopsis, through multiple sprays, first hydrate its foliage, and wait until the foliage is restored and remediated, and then replenish its roots.
The third reason:Root rot. The difficulty in raising phalaenopsis is difficult in watering, and if you don't master the watering frequency, it is easy to cause phalaenopsis root rot. Observe its root system, once there are rotten roots, the vitality of the entire phalaenopsis will be threatened.
Therefore, when we find that Phalaenopsis has rotten roots, we need to gently cut off those diseased roots with scissors, and then sterilize and disinfect them with drugs, and choose a suitable medium when replanting to provide a new growth environment for Phalaenopsis.
Of course, sterilization and disinfection should be done after pruning to ensure the health of phalaenopsis roots. Careful sterilization should also be carried out when replanting to avoid root rot again.
Therefore, once it is found that the leaves of Phalaenopsis are soft, it is necessary to eliminate possible factors in time, correct maintenance measures in time, and remedy them in time, so that the leaves can gradually return to a vigorous state and rejuvenate themselves.