Phalaenopsis cultivation method, what are the precautions for cultivation

1. Breeding methods

1. Light: Phalaenopsis prefers shade, but the plant still needs to receive partial light. Especially before and after flowering, receiving proper light can promote flowering and make the flowers more colorful and lasting. In daily maintenance, you can place it in a place with diffuse light indoors, and provide shade in time when there is direct strong sunlight in summer.

2. Soil: Phalaenopsis has high requirements for soil, and needs slightly acidic soil with good drainage, good air permeability and fertility.

3. Temperature: If raised indoors, the daytime temperature should be controlled between 25-28 degrees, and the nighttime temperature should be controlled at around 18-20 degrees.

4. Watering: The principle of watering is “water when the soil is dry and water when the soil is wet”. It is best to water in the morning when it is clear and sunny, and the water temperature should be close to the room temperature. When the room is dry, you can use a sprayer to spray the leaves. 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 apply light fertilizer. When the orchid enters the growth period, it needs to be fertilized once a week. Stop fertilizing when the temperature is high in summer. In autumn, the growth rate of Phalaenopsis slows down and the frequency of fertilization needs to be reduced.

2. Precautions

1. Phalaenopsis needs to be repotted once a year. Repotting in time can prevent the substrate from rotting and causing poor growth of Phalaenopsis, which is beneficial to the healthy growth of the plant.

2. Watering must be appropriate. Phalaenopsis likes moisture, but is very afraid of waterlogging, so watering must be moderate. Do not water too much. Check whether the soil in the pot is dry before watering.

3. Make sure to choose a breathable porous pot for planting. Choosing a flower pot with good air permeability can quickly drain excess moisture from the soil and reduce the occurrence of water accumulation in the pot.