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How to deal with the flowered Phalaenopsis orchid sword

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How to deal with the flowered Phalaenopsis orchid sword

After the Phalaenopsis orchid blooms, it is necessary to trim the residual flowers in time to reduce the consumption of nutrients. At the same time, attention should be paid to coordinating the environment, water, air, temperature, and other conditions during maintenance. Combined with proper watering and fertilization management, it can bloom again. However, it is generally difficult for home environments to meet rigid conditions. It may disappoint everyone and not bloom again.

How to deal with and care for Phalaenopsis orchids after flowering

Don't rush after the Phalaenopsis orchid finishes blooming. With proper maintenance, it can bloom again, and it will also bloom in full bloom next year, saving a lot of money on buying flowers. Next, let's specifically understand how to deal with the Phalaenopsis orchid sword after flowering and how to care for it.

First, trimming

After the Phalaenopsis orchid finishes flowering, it consumes a lot of nutrients, and the residual flowers should be trimmed in time. The residual flowers and flower stems will continuously consume limited nutrients. Timely trimming of residual flowers can reduce nutrient consumption.

When trimming, pay attention to cutting about 2 centimeters above the peduncle. Trimming too low can easily cause the splashing planting material to infect the wound when watering.

Second, repotting and changing soil

The planting material for Phalaenopsis orchids purchased from flower shops is too moisturizing, as it needs to retain moisture during maintenance, and most of the planting material used is moisture-retaining. These materials are prone to bacterial growth in high humidity after a period of maintenance.

Moreover, the long flowering period of Phalaenopsis orchids consumes a huge amount of nutrients, and the nutrients in the soil are basically exhausted. Therefore, it is necessary to change the soil.

Phalaenopsis orchids are epiphytic orchids, with aerial roots attached to rock surfaces or tree trunks, absorbing moisture and nutrients from the air. The planting material should highlight loose and breathable materials.

Materials such as sphagnum moss, tree bark, large volcanic rock particles, and coconut shell fiber,陶粒 (ceramsite), etc., are suitable. The planting should be shallow.

Third, maintenance environment

Phalaenopsis orchids are tropical rainforest plants that prefer warm and humid environments and dislike cold and dry conditions. The optimal growth temperature is between 15 and 20°C. Growth will stop below 10°C in winter, and it can easily die below 5°C.

The required air humidity for growth should reach over 65%. However, warm and humid conditions are more prone to bacterial growth. This is why the planting soil for Phalaenopsis orchids needs to be disinfected and changed frequently.

Maintaining Phalaenopsis orchids requires a semi-shaded environment, with appropriate adjustments to light exposure based on different light and temperature conditions.

In spring, when the temperature is around 15 degrees, the Phalaenopsis orchid can be maintained in full sunlight. In summer, when the temperature exceeds 30 degrees, it needs to be shaded. It should be placed in a bright location for about 2 hours of scattered light daily.

Fourth, watering method

Phalaenopsis orchids are particular about the softness and pH of water. It is recommended to use tap water after letting it sit for 3 to 5 days to evaporate chlorine and precipitate some calcium carbonate.

Pay attention to alternating wet and dry conditions when watering. Water the plant when it is dry, and use a spray method to water when the planting material is half-dry. Keep the water temperature consistent with the environmental temperature. It is better to water early in summer and after noon in winter.

Watering should follow the principle of "no watering when not dry, and watering thoroughly when watering," then supplemented with foliar and aerial root spraying.

Fifth, fertilizing

The root systems of Phalaenopsis orchids do not absorb nutrients (S-Y) very well. However, the leaves and aerial roots can capture ions in the air to become nutrients needed by the plant. Therefore, fertilization should avoid using heavy fertilizers.

You can ferment "rice washing water" and dilute it with water in a 1:5 ratio, applying thin fertilizer frequently every 10 days.

In the vigorous growth period, you can use urea to spray on the leaves and aerial roots. Urea has a high nitrogen content, which can promote leaf growth. After using "urea" for a week, you can then use "potassium dihydrogen phosphate" to supplement the leaves and aerial roots.

It is not recommended to use solid "organic fertilizers," as organic fertilizers can easily cause more harmful bacteria to thrive in wet conditions.

Sixth, promoting flowering

It is difficult to get Phalaenopsis orchids to bloom again in a home environment. The reasons are as follows:

During flowering promotion, the daytime temperature should be 20-24°C, and the nighttime temperature should be 17-20°C. It takes about 2 months for the flower bud to form and the peduncle to grow to about 10 centimeters. Use heating when the temperature is low and cooling when it is high.

Use the main stem as a support, cover the bamboo frame with a plastic film to create a small greenhouse. When the temperature is low, cover the Phalaenopsis orchid with it. When the temperature is high, shade it and use a fan or humidifier to create a convection current and humidity to reduce the humidity of the small environment.

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