How to pot the newly purchased Phalaenopsis and how to maintain it

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1. How to get into the basin

2. How to maintain

Most of the newly purchased Phalaenopsis come in plastic flower pots. Just cut them open. This way, taking them out of the pots can reduce damage to the root system. After removing the pot, trim the dead roots. After trimming, soak them in disinfectant for ten minutes and let them dry for later use. It is also necessary to prepare a suitable substrate, which can be mixed with sphagnum moss, bark, and vermiculite. When potting, first put part of the sphagnum moss in, and then put in the plants. The roots should be spread out, and the sphagnum moss should be wrapped around the roots. Finally, just fill it in. If you want it to grow vigorously, you must also pay attention to maintenance.

1. How to pot

1. Remove the pot: Newly purchased Phalaenopsis are usually packaged in plastic pots. Just cut the pots open when you get home to reduce damage. After removing the pot, remove the moss around the roots, being careful not to damage the roots as much as possible. Also prune the dry roots and soak them in carbendazim solution for about ten minutes. After soaking, take it out to dry and set aside.

2. Prepare pot soil: its effect on the soil The requirements are very high. It is recommended to mix sphagnum, bark and vermiculite to prepare the required matrix, which can ensure air permeability and water permeability. It must be sterilized before use after preparation.

3. Planting in pots: After preparing the required substrate, you can first put the sphagnum moss into the flower pot, and then put the plants in. Pay attention to the roots to be spread out, and wrap the sphagnum moss around the roots. live. Then slowly fill in the prepared matrix.

2. How to maintain

Be careful when caring for newly purchased plants. It is best to place it in a ventilated and light-free place, let it adapt for a period of time, and then manage it normally after it resumes growth. It likes light, but is afraid of direct light. You should also pay attention to light during later maintenance and avoid exposure to the sun. Also pay attention to the humidity issue. If you like humidity, you should spray water frequently so that the sphagnum moss has a certain amount of moisture, but no water accumulates.

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