Phalaenopsis cultivation methods and precautions
Last Update ：2024.06.10
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Soil: You cannot use ordinary soil for cultivation. You need to fill the planting cup with some moss. Light: Do not place it in direct sunlight. It needs to be maintained in a place with scattered light. Temperature: Give it a growing environment of 15-28℃, not lower than 5℃ or higher than 32℃. Moisture: The potting soil should be kept slightly moist without stagnant water. Fertilization: You can purchase special fertilizer, do not apply concentrated fertilizer. In addition, pay attention to ventilation during flowering to extend the flowering period.
1. Soil
1. Soil
Phalaenopsis cannot be grown in soil. The planting cup bought from the market is filled with some moss, which can fix the roots of the plant in the planting cup. It is stable, and aerial roots can obtain moisture and nutrients from the air, so they cannot be grown in ordinary soil.
2. Light
Phalaenopsis has relatively low light requirements. It cannot be placed in direct sunlight. Generally speaking, 50% to 60% of it needs to be covered for maintenance. Only with this kind of light can it grow normally, so it can be placed in a place with scattered light at home.
3. Temperature
Phalaenopsis has relatively high temperature requirements. The temperature range is about 15-28 degrees. If it is below 10 degrees, it will perform poorly. For example, the flower color will become dim. If it is below 5 degrees, it will suffer from freezing damage. If it is above 32 degrees, it will also suffer from frost damage. Poor growth.
4. Moisture
During the growth period, the air humidity is required to be high enough, but its planting pot and sphagnum moss only need to be kept slightly moist, and there is no need to water too much. If sphagnum moss accumulates too much water, it will cause root rot.
5. Fertilization
Phalaenopsis has relatively precise fertilizer requirements. It likes fertilizer but does not like thick fertilizer. It is recommended to purchase special fertilizer for Phalaenopsis during maintenance.
6. Precautions
The flowering period of Phalaenopsis is relatively long, and the overall flowering period can reach 5-6 months, so when maintaining, attention should be paid to constant temperature, constant humidity, and appropriate maintenance. Ventilate so that its flowering period can be extended as much as possible.
After flowering, the flower arrows can be shortened. One of its characteristics is its hidden buds. There is a hidden bud at the bottom of the scales of the flower arrows. This hidden bud will sprout twice. flowering, which can greatly extend the flowering period. The flowering period of Phalaenopsis is related to the size of its flower. Generally speaking, larger flowers have a shorter flowering period, while small flowers and waxy petals have a longer flowering period.
2. Light
3. Temperature
4. Moisture
5. Fertilization
6. Precautions
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