temperature

Phalaenopsis is native to the tropics and likes the environment of high temperature and high humidity. Phalaenopsis in the flower market grew up in the environment of high temperature and high humidity in the greenhouse. Therefore, it is best to ensure that the temperature of Phalaenopsis taken home is between 15-27. Pay special attention to the sudden cooling weather at night. Don't let Phalaenopsis stay in the environment of lower than 13 degrees for too long, especially when you just buy it home.

Note: Although the temperature should be guaranteed, the Phalaenopsis must not be placed near the radiator or air conditioning outlet, otherwise it is easy to roast the Phalaenopsis.

water content

Most of the Phalaenopsis grows on the tree trunk in the country of origin, and its roots are exposed in the air and absorb water from the air. However, the Phalaenopsis roots we see now are buried in the soil with poor ventilation. Therefore, once there is too much water in the soil, the Phalaenopsis is easy to rot.

Therefore: when watering Phalaenopsis, you should follow the principle of seeing dry and wet. When the soil surface is dry and white, you can water it again. For Phalaenopsis planted with water moss, you can water it 1-2 times a month. Pour thoroughly until the basin bottom flows. Watering in winter is suitable for a relatively warm noon to keep the water temperature close to the room temperature.

In addition, the north is relatively dry indoors. When watering, you can use water spray kettle to increase humidity on the leaf surface and surrounding spray.

apply fertilizer

Phalaenopsis likes fertilizer and basically needs fertilizer all year round, unless the temperature is lower than 10 degrees or higher than 32 degrees to enter the dormancy period.

In autumn and winter, Phalaenopsis should be fertilized with light phosphorus and potassium fertilizer during bud pregnancy or flowering, instead of nitrogen fertilizer. Flower friends can use Phalaenopsis special fertilizer or potassium dihydrogen phosphate every 2-3 weeks, and spray the leaf surface or soil surface according to the ratio of fertilizer: water = 1:1500 or 1:2000. The fertilization time is best in the afternoon after watering.

Spring and summer is the growth period of Phalaenopsis. Thin compound fertilizer (mainly nitrogen and phosphorus) can be applied every 7-10 days, and organic fertilizer is better.

soil

It's better not to use pure soil to raise Phalaenopsis. In the north, the air is dry and windy, and you can plant it with water moss. In the south, the air humidity is relatively high, and you can plant it with bark or bark + water moss + orchid stone.

Note: pure water moss has strong water retention. You must not pour too much water, otherwise it is easy to rot.

illumination

Although Phalaenopsis is more shade tolerant, it also needs to receive appropriate light to grow vigorously. Especially before and after flowering, Phalaenopsis must receive sufficient light, but not direct sunlight.

The Phalaenopsis after flowering needs to reduce the light and need to be maintained in the astigmatic environment of the living room lamp, which can not only prolong the flowering period, but also make the flowers big and colorful.

improve air circulation

Phalaenopsis also has high requirements for ventilation. Domestic Phalaenopsis generally needs regular ventilation to prevent the occurrence of pests.

Post flowering curing

It takes about 2 years for Phalaenopsis to blossom from seedling. After the Spring Festival, the flower arrows can be cut off from the base to reduce nutrient consumption and supplement compound fertilizer in time.

Some Phalaenopsis can bloom again in summer if it is properly maintained, but if the cultivation is not in place, it is better to cut off the flowers and arrows in summer, otherwise it is easy to affect the flowering of the next year.

That's all for the family maintenance skills of Phalaenopsis,

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