Phalaenopsis cultivation methods and precautions

Phalaenopsis is named after the beautiful orchid that looks like a butterfly and has the reputation of "Queen of Orchids". It is a very pleasing thing to grow a Phalaenopsis at home. Let me introduce to you the cultivation methods and precautions of Phalaenopsis.

Phalaenopsis cultivation methods and precautions

Phalaenopsis cultivation method:

1. Soil: The potting soil of Phalaenopsis should be loose and breathable, and the culture medium can be mainly moss and aquatic plants.

2. Temperature. Phalaenopsis prefers a high temperature and high humidity environment, and the suitable temperature is between 16 and 30 degrees. When keeping warm in winter, be careful not to place it too close to the heater.

3. Humidity. Phalaenopsis is suitable for cultivation in an environment with high ventilation and humidity, so water it frequently during the vigorous growth period of new roots, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Be careful not to water it when a cold wave hits, and resume watering afterwards.

4. Light. Phalaenopsis prefers shade and should be avoided from direct sunlight, but it also needs partial light. Before and after the flowering period, appropriate light can promote the flowering of Phalaenopsis. Generally, it can be placed indoors with scattered light.

5. Fertilization. Phalaenopsis needs to be fertilized throughout the year. Thin organic fertilizers can be applied in spring and summer, and thin phosphorus fertilizers can be applied in autumn and winter. Nitrogen and potassium fertilizers can be applied in summer when leaves grow.

Phalaenopsis Notes:

1. Watering too frequently. Watering every day can cause serious root rot.

2. Temperatures are too low. Nighttime temperatures in your home may be too low for your plants to thrive.

3. Excessive fertilization. Fertilizer should be applied thinly and in small amounts and multiple times. Too much fertilizer will have the opposite effect.

4. Disease prevention and control: If there is a disease, it should be isolated in time and controlled with living things.