How to water newly planted Phalaenopsis orchids
Main content introduction: Tips on watering newly planted Phalaenopsis orchids and teaching the correct planting methods for Phalaenopsis orchid care, with specific details as follows:
The most important thing for beginners to care for Phalaenopsis orchids is to master the following methods:
1. Place in diffused light, not too strong sunlight
2. Do not change the soil yourself, as the planting medium is different
3. Water when the soil is dry and keep the moss moist
For beginners, the most important thing is not to blindly follow the "thoroughly wet" watering method for potted plants, but to master the degree of watering. This degree is actually easy to grasp. Below, let's explore together how beginners can take good care of Phalaenopsis orchids.
One, Place in diffused light for prolonged blooming period
Many新手 friends like to buy Phalaenopsis orchids because their petals look like fluttering butterflies, making them charming. Moreover, they often buy them after the New Year and before the Spring Festival to add a festive atmosphere to their homes. The Phalaenopsis orchids bought at this time are usually full of flowers. It is important to know that Phalaenopsis orchids with fleshy petals fear direct sunlight and prefer gentle scattered light.
Therefore,新手 friends can place the Phalaenopsis orchid in the living room or on the east or west-facing windowsill. However, if it is placed on the south-facing windowsill, it is necessary to protect the plant from direct sunlight, as the strong light can easily burn the flowers and leaves and significantly shorten the ornamental period of the Phalaenopsis orchid.
Two, Beginners should not change the soil, the best choice is the original soil in a new pot
The "soil" for planting Phalaenopsis orchids is generally called "planting medium" because the "soil" for Phalaenopsis orchids is not ordinary garden soil or mixed soil, but a substance called "sphagnum moss." There are also mosses, fern roots, bark, charcoal, and ceramsite. This material has good drainage and certain water retention and breathability properties, making it very suitable for the fleshy root system of Phalaenopsis orchids.
Therefore, it is best for新手 friends to not change the planting medium when growing Phalaenopsis orchids at home. They just need to place the plastic pot it comes with directly into a new, attractive pot.
How to water newly planted Phalaenopsis orchids
Three, Watering should not be frequent, keeping the moss moist is the "degree"
The fleshy roots of Phalaenopsis orchids fear waterlogging and root rot. As mentioned earlier, the planting medium is sphagnum moss, and the skill for watering Phalaenopsis orchids daily is to keep the moss in a moist state. Absolutely do not overwater and change the frequency of watering. A standard for moisture is to stop watering when the moss does not release water when pressed.
This situation varies depending on the indoor temperature, with watering intervals of once every 10 days when it's warm and once every 20 days when it's cold.
In summary, these are the methods for beginners to care for Phalaenopsis orchids. Mastering the degree of watering can easily help新手 friends break the cycle of "not knowing how to water, making mistakes every time, and killing the plant every time they water."
The above is the complete introduction to how to water newly planted Phalaenopsis orchids and how to teach the correct planting methods for Phalaenopsis orchids, for everyone to learn and understand!