How to care for Phalaenopsis orchids
A comprehensive guide on how to care for Phalaenopsis orchids and the correct methods for beginners to grow them, which will be introduced by the editor next.
Many friends think that Phalaenopsis orchids are noble, elegant, and grand, so they must be very delicate and picky about their growing conditions. However, this is not the case. As long as you pay attention to some simple details while caring for them, Phalaenopsis orchids are quite easy to maintain. They can bloom frequently if placed properly, and the flowering period is quite long, making them very beautiful.
However, if you want to have more than ten flowers on a single spike, you need to pay attention to some care techniques and details. Even when the number of flowers is not large, it is still easy to make them bloom frequently and rebloom quickly. So, how should you care for a potted Phalaenopsis orchid?
Three key planting techniques to care for Phalaenopsis orchids
1. Absolutely avoid direct sunlight when caring for Phalaenopsis orchids
Firstly, find a suitable position for your potted Phalaenopsis orchid and make sure it is placed in a well-ventilated environment. In winter, you can expose it to some sunlight, but in the hot summer, when temperatures are high, do not expose it to the sun.
In addition, when exposing it to the sun in winter or at other times, use a screen or partial shade. If the temperature exceeds 20 degrees Celsius, be especially careful. Some friends place their orchids on a阳台 under a sunshade, allowing them to get a little rain but not fully exposed to it, and they do not get direct sunlight in the summer.
How to care for Phalaenopsis orchids
2. Prepare the pot and growing medium for Phalaenopsis orchids
In very low temperatures, it is not suitable to repot Phalaenopsis orchids, for example, in particularly cold winters. If the temperature is around 20 degrees, you can repot. When repotting, you can use a ceramic pot, a plastic pot, or even a plastic lunch box with many holes, which can also grow well.
In addition, the growing medium is very important and must be breathable and drain well. The simplest mixture that enthusiasts use is a combination of sphagnum moss and bark, with a ratio of about 1:1. If you have been using pure sphagnum moss as the medium, you can also add some bark. This will help the Phalaenopsis orchid grow very healthily.
3. Maintain a certain room temperature when caring for Phalaenopsis orchids in winter
Because Phalaenopsis orchids are not cold-resistant, they prefer a warm and slightly humid growing environment. If the growing temperature can be maintained above 20 degrees Celsius, it is most suitable. As long as the temperature is appropriate, Phalaenopsis orchids will frequently bloom beautiful and delicate flowers. The flowers on the spike are fully open, the branches and leaves are very sturdy, the colors are bright, the petals are large, and they are truly captivating.