Can a wilted Phalaenopsis orchid recover?
This article answers questions about how to save wilted Phalaenopsis orchid petals and whether a wilted Phalaenopsis orchid can recover, and welcomes corrections if there are any mistakes!
Phalaenopsis orchids are a high-end flower that look very beautiful when in bloom and have a very long flowering period. They are also relatively expensive, and many people like to buy them.
However, after buying a Phalaenopsis orchid that has finished flowering, most people cannot keep it well, especially prone to a situation where the leaves wilt and do not recover after watering. What is the reason for this?
In fact, whether the wilted leaves appear after you buy the orchid or during the care process, the reason is the same — poor root system. Don't hesitate to repot it as soon as you notice this problem.
Because Phalaenopsis orchids absorb water and nutrients through their roots to supply the plant and keep the leaves firm. Generally, leaves that wilt and do not recover after watering are caused by root rot or dry roots. The treatment method is to completely remove the original sphagnum moss, leaving none, and examine the roots.
Cut off all the dry and empty roots, leaving the central thread-like root, which can help to stabilize the plant when planting. Make sure to trim the rotting roots cleanly until there is no rot.
Then, soak the roots in a fungicide solution. You can use carbendazim or mancozeb. If you don't have these, you can buy potassium permanganate from a pharmacy and dissolve it in water, then soak the roots for 20 to 30 minutes. After soaking, you can plant it directly.
However, in a home setting, try not to use sphagnum moss because it retains water well but may not have good ventilation, leading to root rot. It is recommended to use special orchid soil, which is not expensive and can be bought ready-made. If you don't want to buy it, you can also compost some bark and peanut shells, which are also suitable for planting Phalaenopsis orchids.
Remember not to use a large pot when planting Phalaenopsis orchids. It is generally recommended to use a pot with a diameter of about 10 centimeters and not too deep.
When planting, do not completely bury the roots. Leave about two centimeters of the root and plant connection area exposed on the surface of the potting soil, and bury the rest into the growing medium. This can greatly reduce the chance of root rot. After planting, water it thoroughly.
Add some root growth hormone to the fungicide water and pour it into the plant, then place it in a well-ventilated area with diffused light. As long as the soil surface is dry, water it thoroughly in time, and it will quickly grow new roots.
The new roots will absorb nutrients and water from the growing medium, and the wilted leaves will gradually recover and start growing new leaves. After the leaves have recovered, you can appropriately add some fertilizer. You can use high-nitrogen fertilizer such as Hua Duoduo No. 10 to promote new leaf growth. Once the plant grows vigorously, you can add high-phosphorus fertilizer. By autumn, it will slowly grow flower spikes and bloom directly.
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