How to breed Phalaenopsis and what are the precautions for breeding?

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There are five main aspects of breeding Phalaenopsis. The first is light. Plants need to be placed in a place with astigmatism for maintenance. The second is the soil. It is best to choose slightly acidic soil with good drainage, good air permeability and fertile soil for planting. The third is temperature. For indoor breeding, the temperature must be adjusted, preferably between 20-28 degrees. The fourth is watering, based on the principle of "seeing dryness and seeing wetness". The fifth is fertilization. The principle of fertilization is to apply less fertilizer and apply light fertilizer.

1. Breeding methods

1. Light: Phalaenopsis likes shade, but the plant still needs to receive some light. Especially before and after flowering, receiving appropriate light can promote flowering and make the flowers more vivid and lasting. During daily maintenance, it can be placed indoors in a place with scattered light. In summer, it needs to be shaded in time when there is strong direct light.

2. Soil: Phalaenopsis has high soil requirements, requiring good drainage, good air permeability, and fertile slightly acidic soil.

3. Temperature: For indoor breeding, the daytime temperature is best controlled between 25-28 degrees, and the nighttime temperature needs to be controlled at around 18-20 degrees.

4. Watering: Water to "see Based on the principle of "dry meets wet", it is best to water in the morning on a clear and sunny day, and the water temperature should be close to room temperature. When the room is dry, you can spray the leaves with a sprayer. However, it should be noted that when spraying water during the flowering period, do not spray water on the flowers.

5. Fertilization: The principle of fertilization is to apply less fertilizer and light fertilizer. The orchid plant enters the growth period and needs to be fertilized once a week. When the temperature is high in summer, fertilization should be stopped. Phalaenopsis growth slows down in autumn and requires less fertilization.

2. Precautions

1. Phalaenopsis needs to be repotted once a year. Timely repotting can prevent the substrate from rotting and causing poor growth of Phalaenopsis, and is conducive to the healthy growth of the plant.

2. Watering must be appropriate. Phalaenopsis likes humidity, but is afraid of water accumulation, so watering must be moderate. Don't water too much. Check whether the pot soil is dry before watering.

3. Flower pots must be planted in breathable porous pots. Choose a flower pot with good air permeability, which can quickly drain excess water from the soil and reduce the accumulation of water in the pot.

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