Can Phalaenopsis be hydroponically cultivated?

1. Reasons

Phalaenopsis is a perennial herb that grows in hot and humid tropical rainforest areas. It is an aerial root organism and its roots are not afraid of water, so it can grow in water. There is a symbiotic orchid fungus in the roots of orchids. When growing orchids in water, it is necessary to prevent inorganic fertilizers from killing the orchid fungus.

2. Hydroponic Method

1. Clean the root system: remove the rotten roots and old roots, then soak them in insecticides and sterilizers, and then place the plants in a cool place to dry.

2. Choose a container: Choose a transparent glass or plastic container. A transparent container makes it easy to observe the growth of the roots and is also more beautiful.

3. Fix the plant: Insert the dried plant into the container. If you cannot fix the plant, you can find a wire of appropriate thickness to make a ring, wrap the roots and stems together, and then hang it on the mouth of the container.

4. Water spraying maintenance: After fixing the plant, be careful not to let water contact the roots as much as possible, and spray water in appropriate amounts according to the humidity of the air. When planting, you can add some organic nutrient solution or a small amount of sugar water.