How to care for a potted Phalaenopsis orchid
For most women, the topic of how to care for a potted Phalaenopsis orchid and the cultivation techniques of flowering orchids is of interest. Let's find out together.
Many friends think that Phalaenopsis orchids are noble, elegant, and grand, so their growing habits must be delicate and they are very picky about their growing environment. However, this is not the case. As long as you pay attention to some simple details when caring for them, Phalaenopsis orchids are quite easy to maintain. They can bloom frequently if placed properly, and their flowering period is quite long, very beautiful.
However, if you want more than ten flowers to bloom on a single flower spike, you still 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. Never expose Phalaenopsis orchids to direct sunlight
First, find the right spot for your potted Phalaenopsis orchid and make sure it is placed in a well-ventilated area. In winter, you can expose it to some sunlight, but in the hot summer, when temperatures are high, do not expose it to direct sunlight.
In addition, when exposed to sunlight in winter or at other times, there should be a screen or some shade. If the temperature exceeds 20 degrees, you should be very careful. Some friends place their orchids on a terrace under a shade canopy, where they can get a little rain but not be fully exposed to it, and they do not get direct sunlight in summer.
How to care for a potted Phalaenopsis orchid
2. Prepare the pot and growing medium for the Phalaenopsis orchid
In very low temperatures, it is not suitable to repot the Phalaenopsis orchid, for example, in extremely cold winters. If the temperature is around 20 degrees, you can repot. When repotting, you can use a clay pot, a plastic pot, or even a plastic lunch box with many holes, which can also work well.
The growing medium is very important; it must be breathable and well-draining. The simplest medium used by orchid enthusiasts is a mix of sphagnum moss and tree bark, in a ratio of about 1:1. If you've been using pure sphagnum moss as a medium, you can also add some tree bark. This will help the Phalaenopsis orchid grow very healthily.
3. Maintain a certain room temperature for the Phalaenopsis orchid in winter
Since 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, it is most suitable. As long as the temperature is appropriate, the Phalaenopsis orchid will often produce beautiful and delicate flowers. The flowers on the flower spike are fully open, the branches and leaves are particularly upright, and the flower color is very vibrant, with large petals, truly a feast for the eyes.