What are the cultivation methods and precautions of Phalaenopsis?

Phalaenopsis growth habits

Phalaenopsis likes a warm and humid environment because its original environment is the tropical rainforest area. Its growth temperature is about 15 to 30 degrees. If it is too high or too low, it will go dormant and grow slowly.

Phalaenopsis has a very strong root system and is drought-resistant to a certain extent. Therefore, during the maintenance process, the soil should be loose and breathable, and it should not be buried too deep. It is best to have a part of the root system exposed to the air to absorb nutrients and water.

Phalaenopsis cultivation method

Soil: Choose loose and breathable soil. When planting, you can add some leaf mold, peat soil, etc. into the soil. You can also add some small stones at the bottom before planting. You can also spread a layer of moss on the soil surface to achieve a moisturizing effect.

Light: Phalaenopsis needs appropriate sunlight to grow, but it is best not to expose it to direct sunlight. It is not recommended to place it on a south-facing balcony, as too strong sunlight can easily burn it.

Watering: Phalaenopsis needs to be watered twice a week during the growing season. Just keep the soil moist. You should also spray water around the plant to keep it moist and pay attention to indoor ventilation.

Fertilization: In spring or after repotting, when new leaves grow, this is the best time to fertilize. In order to replenish the nutrients needed for flowering, fertilize once every two weeks. Stop using fertilizer when the temperature is above 35 degrees.

Pruning: After all the flower buds of Phalaenopsis have withered, you need to cut them off in time. If the roots of Phalaenopsis have grown outside, you need to change the pot. At this time, you can cut off the part above the root, cut it in half and plant it in two pots. With careful care, it will soon sprout.

Phalaenopsis cultivation precautions

Ventilation: Phalaenopsis needs to be kept ventilated during cultivation. It can be placed on the balcony and well shaded.

Support: The flowering stem of Phalaenopsis is relatively long, so a support is needed to help it grow upward. You just need to tie the stem and the support together. This will allow it to grow more vigorously.