Phalaenopsis are native to the tropics and like high temperature and high humidity environments. The Phalaenopsis in the flower market are all grown in high temperature and high humidity environments in greenhouses, so it is best to ensure that the temperature of the Phalaenopsis you take home is between 15-27 degrees Celsius. Pay special attention to sudden cooling weather at night and do not let Phalaenopsis stay in an environment below 13 degrees for too long.
Phalaenopsis mostly grow on tree trunks in their place of origin, with their roots exposed in the air and absorbing moisture from the air. However, the roots of the Phalaenopsis we see now are all buried in the soil, and their ventilation is much poorer. Therefore, once there is too much water in the soil, the Phalaenopsis will easily rot its roots.
When watering Phalaenopsis, follow the principle of seeing it dry and then wet. Just touch the surface of the soil when it is dry and white before watering. Phalaenopsis of sphagnum species can be watered 1-2 times a month.
In addition, northern indoors are relatively dry. When watering, you can use a watering can to spray the leaves and surroundings to increase the humidity, but be careful not to spray water on the flowers, otherwise the flowers will rot. Fertilization is basically required throughout the year, unless the temperature is below 10 degrees or above 32 degrees and enters the dormant period.
In autumn and winter, Phalaenopsis should be fertilized with light phosphorus and potassium fertilizers during the budding or flowering stages. Do not apply nitrogen fertilizer . Flower lovers can use special fertilizer for Phalaenopsis or potassium dihydrogen phosphate every 2-3 weeks. Spray the leaves on the leaves according to the ratio of fertilizer: water = 1:1500 or 1:2000.
Spring and summer are the growth periods of Phalaenopsis. You can apply a thin compound fertilizer (mainly nitrogen and phosphorus) every 7-10 days. Organic fertilizer is better.
It is best not to use pure soil to grow Phalaenopsis. In the north, where the air is dry and the wind is strong, sphagnum moss can be used for planting. In the south, where the air humidity is relatively high, bark or bark + sphagnum moss + orchid can be used for planting.
After flowering, the Phalaenopsis needs to reduce the light and needs to be maintained in an environment with scattered light in the living room. This will not only extend the flowering period, but also make the flowers larger and more colorful.
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