How to raise phalaenopsis at home, what to do if flowers don’t grow?

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1. How to raise Phalaenopsis at home

2. What to do if the foil is not long?

When raising Phalaenopsis at home, you need to use a mixture of bark blocks, vermiculite and sphagnum moss to make potting soil. The flower pots can be made of plastic pots or masonry pots. Normal watering depends on the season. Water more during the peak growing season and less in winter. It likes warmth and is afraid of cold. The temperature should always be kept above 15 degrees. Low temperatures can easily cause frostbite. Also, pay attention to lighting. It is recommended to place it on a windowsill with astigmatism to block strong light in time. If there is lack of light, branches and leaves will easily grow leggy, which will affect flowering.

1. How to raise Phalaenopsis at home

1. Pot soil: It is an epiphytic orchid. The original variety is attached to rocks or tree trunks. Therefore, sphagnum moss and tree can be used for breeding. Mix leather pieces and vermiculite to make potting soil, which is more conducive to growth. The requirements for flower pots are not high, either plastic pots or clay pots will do, as long as the size is appropriate.

2. Watering: Daily watering recommendations are based on The season is determined. Water frequently and often during the peak growth season to keep the substrate moist. Be careful not to accumulate water, otherwise the fleshy roots will easily rot. When growth slows down in winter, water should be controlled and no watering should be done until it is dry.

3. Temperature: Its origin is in subtropical areas. It likes warmth and is afraid of cold environments. The temperature should be maintained above 15 degrees, even in winter, otherwise you will easily get frostbite. In high-temperature environments, it can be placed outdoors in a well-ventilated area to avoid infection by pests and diseases.

4. Light: It likes astigmatism and is afraid of shade and bright light. Therefore, when growing at home, just place it on a windowsill with astigmatism. When it is exposed to direct light, block it in time to avoid sunburn. If there is no light for a long time, the flower color will become pale and the branches and leaves will easily become leggy.

2. What to do if the foil does not grow

The failure to grow the foil is mostly caused by a lack of light or too much fertilizer and water. In both cases, the plants tend to grow leggy and lack nutrients. Most of them are consumed by the branches and leaves, making it difficult to bloom. It is recommended to move it to the light and get more sun. It is also necessary to control water and stop fertilizers, especially in autumn. More ventilation, proper moisture, and proper nutrients will allow foils to grow.

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