Phalaenopsis has won the favor of countless flower lovers with its elegant posture, magnificent flower color and long flowering period. However, in order for this delicate orchid to remain in blooming all year round, the right cultivation methods are crucial.
1.Choose high-quality seedlings: Choose phalaenopsis seedlings with well-proportioned plant shape, full leaves, and no diseases and pests. Healthy plants should have glossy leaves free of yellow spots, wrinkles and lesions.
2.Suitable basin with medium: Phalaenopsis has a well-developed root system, so it is necessary to choose pots with good air permeability and certain drainage capacity, such as plastic hanging baskets, clay pots, etc. It is recommended to use water moss, bark fragments, etc., to ensure that the root system can not only absorb sufficient water, but also maintain good aeration.
1.Lighting management: Phalaenopsis prefers a semi-shaded environment and avoids direct sunlight. Soft scattered light can be given in spring, autumn and winter, and shade is needed in summer to prevent sunburn of leaves.
2.Moisture and humidity: Keep the medium slightly moist but not waterlogged, and avoid root rot caused by excessive wetness. Air humidity is very important for phalaenopsis, especially during the dry season, and can be increased by spraying, but care should be taken to avoid water accumulation in the center of the leaves and stamens.
3.temperature and ventilation: Phalaenopsis is suitable for growing at a temperature of 18-30, and the night temperature should not be lower than 15. Maintain good ventilation conditions to avoid the occurrence of pests and diseases caused by high temperature and humidity.
4.Fertilizer**: During the vigorous growth period (spring to autumn), you can apply 1-2 diluted orchid fertilizers every month, and reduce or stop fertilizing in winter.
1.Flower bud differentiation and flowering: The flower bud differentiation of Phalaenopsis requires a certain amount of low temperature stimulation, which is generally carried out during the low temperature period in autumn. When the flowering season arrives, make sure that there is enough light and the right temperature to help the flowers bloom.
2.Post-flowering treatment: Cut off the withered flower stems in time after the flowers are harvested to save nutrients and promote the germination of new shoots. At the same time, if there are new shoots emerging at the base of the flower stem, sufficient light and appropriate fertilizer should be given to promote the growth of new shoots.
1.Spread the strain: Phalaenopsis grows for many years and produces many new plants, and spring or autumn is the best time to divide the plants. Separate the mother plant from the new plant, and each cluster with 3-5 false bulbs can be planted separately.
2.Tissue culture: Rapid propagation can also be carried out by professional institutions or hobbyists by tissue culture. The tissues such as leaves, shoot tips or peduncles of healthy plants are cultured to form a complete plant.
The cultivation of phalaenopsis is not a difficult task, the key is to understand its growth habits, provide a suitable growth environment, and reasonable maintenance and management. As long as you follow the above key points of cultivation, you can successfully breed beautiful and brightly colored phalaenopsis orchids at home, adding infinite vitality and elegance to your home life.