How to care for Phalaenopsis orchids after blooming
This article introduces the knowledge about caring for Phalaenopsis orchids after they have bloomed. Next, the editor will provide an introduction.
How to care for Phalaenopsis orchids after blooming depends first on the growth condition of the plant after flowering to determine whether it needs to be repotted. For example, if the original plastic pot is too small and can no longer accommodate the future growth of the orchid, or if the plant has a poor shape, yellowing leaves, burnt edges, or rotting roots, these potted orchids should all be repotted.
Method: First, cut off the flower stem from the base, then unpot the orchid (i.e., take the orchid out of the original pot). If the roots are in good condition after unpotting, you only need to add some moss and other media to a larger pot. If rotting roots are found, remove the decayed and necrotic roots and repot. The potting mix can be made of mountain soil or decomposed leaf soil, mixed with a small amount of bark chunks or pebbles, or use pine needle soil mixed with a little moss, ceramsite, coarse sand, etc. The pot should have large holes at the bottom and small holes around the sides.
When repotting, the pot base should be padded with a thick layer of pot chips to aid in ventilation and drainage and prevent root rot. The best time for repotting is generally between April and May (with an average temperature of about 15°C). After repotting, there is no need to water immediately; you can water the next day.
Secondly, after repotting, the potted orchid should be placed in a semi-shaded, well-ventilated, or well-circulated area, such as a balcony or under a tree, where the environmental humidity should be higher. Keep the potting mix slightly moist, not too dry, and especially not too wet. Use bricks or other objects to raise the pot slightly to allow the roots inside to breathe. Starting in May, as the growing season begins, apply a nitrogen-rich organic compound fertilizer every 10 days, and increase foliar spraying to raise the humidity of the environment, prevent direct sunlight, and help the plant through the hot summer. The above is an introduction to how to care for Phalaenopsis orchids after blooming.
The information introduced above about caring for Phalaenopsis orchids after blooming is for reference by green plant enthusiasts and is hoped to solve your problems in green plant and flower management.