Can Phalaenopsis orchids bask in the sun? How long can Phalaenopsis orchids be kept?

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It is a shade-loving plant, but it cannot grow without light. Of course, it can bask in the sun. However, it is limited to scattered light. Direct light or strong light can easily burn the plants and hinder their growth. If it is placed in a dark place for a long time during the management period, it will easily grow and be difficult to bloom. You should pay more attention during the flowering period and winter. More scattered light will make the flowers more colorful, which is also beneficial to winter and will promote more vigorous growth in the coming year.

1. Can it be basked in the sun?

It is a plant that likes shade, but it can also be basked in the sun. It can only be exposed to diffused light and cannot be exposed to direct light or strong light. get burned. Its normal growth is inseparable from scattered light. If it is not exposed to light for a long time, it will easily grow and it will be difficult to bloom. There should be no lack of light during the flowering period. More scattered light will make the flower colors more colorful and the flowering period may also be extended. In addition, we should also pay attention to the fact that in winter, the temperature is low and the light is soft. It is recommended to get more sun, which is beneficial to winter.

2. How long can it be kept?

< p>Phalaenopsis is a perennial plant and can be maintained for 5-15 years under normal circumstances. However, it also depends on the maintenance method to ensure that the method is correct and the environment is suitable. For example, it is not cold-tolerant. If the temperature is not controlled well in winter, the plant will be easily frostbitten. In severe cases, it will be frozen to death and cannot survive the winter. In addition, its root system is fleshy and cannot tolerate waterlogging. Watering too much and allowing water to accumulate in the soil will hinder root respiration over a long period of time, leading to root rot and death.

3. How to maintain

During the maintenance period, it is best to provide it with a temperature between 15-20 degrees, ventilate it more when the temperature is high in summer, and spray water frequently to keep it moisturized. When the temperature is low in winter, move it indoors and keep the temperature at a minimum of 10 degrees. Daily watering should be determined according to the growth conditions. During the peak growth season, you can water frequently and spray water frequently, but do not accumulate water. In winter, water should be controlled. If it is not dry, watering is not required. In addition, you must fertilize regularly to ensure adequate nutrient supply, so that they will grow better and last longer.

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