The basic skills of phalaenopsis potting, how to repot phalaenopsis

Picking a healthy Phalaenopsis orchid is better than taking care of it in the future. Therefore, flower selection is a key point, and the quality of Phalaenopsis seedlings is the key to determining the quality of flowering and growth in the future. How do consumers choose flowers?

First of all, it is necessary to pay attention to whether the root system of phalaenopsis is coarse and fertile, the coarser the root system means that the foundation is better, and the seedling industry has laid the foundation for the growth of this phalaenopsis orchid. In addition, it is important to pay attention to whether the leaf color is green, as this is related to the absorption of light and air nutrients in the future.

After choosing a healthy phalaenopsis, how do you take care of such a delicate plant? There are five points to note here: luminosity, temperature, humidity, watering and fertilization.

In terms of luminosity, phalaenopsis must be placed indoors in a well-lit place, such as near a balcony or windowsill, but not directly exposed to sunlight. The temperature should be kept at about 16 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius, which is the temperature that the general human body feels comfortable withering. The relative humidity is about 60% to 80%, if the humidity is too low, you can place a water basin next to the pot to increase the air humidity, or put a wet tampon on the edge of the pot.

Finally, watering and fertilization, the general company produces phalaenopsis, using moss as the planting material, every seven days to ten days to fully watering once is enough, watering to let the whole plant soak through, do not need to increase the number of watering, to the principle of wet and dry. Watering can be used 3000 times of liquid fertilizer irrigation every other time, regardless of watering or fertilization to directly irrigate the planting wood, do not spray on the leaves or flowers. Phalaenopsis prefers a fresh and flowing air environment, and in smoky or polluted air, it will allow flowers to wither and bud early.

When your Phalaenopsis flowers are finished, remember to cut off the flower stalks and take care of them according to the above key planting methods, so that your Phalaenopsis can adapt to the cold and dry climate conditions of the north, bloom every year, and generally last for three months, or even up to five months. A pot of Phalaenopsis orchids for gifts and personal use will keep the joyful atmosphere in your home all year round. With the above methods, it will no longer be difficult to grow an ornamental plant such as phalaenopsis.

Principle 1: Replace with smaller pots to facilitate drainage and prevent root rot.

Our orchid pots are several sizes larger than the others. When I received the gift before, there were several branches in the pot, so I didn't feel that it was wide; A few years later, with the gradual pruning of the wilted branches, there are now only two left, and the pots are empty. Every time I water, I feel that the drainage is not good, and moss appears under the inside of the pot; If you shake it slightly, you will find that the roots of the flower are not strong.

Principle 2: If the root spills over the edge of the pot, it should be replaced with a larger pot to accommodate the growth of the flower.

Generally speaking, the pots that come with the flowers when they are first bought are of the right size. If the flower is in bloom and growing normally, it should not be repotted under any circumstances. However, as the flowers grow, the root system becomes more developed, and the limited space gradually does not allow them to grow, and we will find that the roots exceed the upper limit of the pot, and a large area is exposed.

At this time, it means that it is time to change the flowers to a larger pot.

<> before repotting the phalaenopsis, you first need to stop watering the plants 3-5 days in advance, let the soil become drier, and then take out the phalaenopsis with your hands or shovel, gently shake off the old soil, and then wash the roots of the plants with running water, and cut off the brown and blackened roots on the phalaenopsis, and finally plant them in loose and fertile soil.

1. Stop the water and control the drying.

If you want to change the potting soil for Phalaenopsis orchid, you need to stop watering about 3 days in advance, Li Qiao waits for the soil to become dry, and then loosens the soil with a tool, and then slowly takes out the Phalaenopsis with the soil by hand, pay attention not to hurt the root system of the plant, otherwise it will affect the growth of Phalaenopsis.

2. Prune the plants.

After taking out the phalaenopsis mold, pat off the soil on the surface of its root system, then wash the root system of the plant with clean water, and then use sterilized scissors to cut off the blackened rotten roots and brown dead roots on the phalaenopsis to make the plant in a healthy state.

3. Replant.

Phalaenopsis orchid prefers loose, breathable sandy soil, which can be planted in a mixture of humus, river sand and cinder, and before planting, compound fertilizer needs to be applied to the soil to improve the fertility of the soil and promote the growth of phalaenopsis more vigorously.

4. Maintenance method.

After the phalaenopsis is repotted, it needs to be placed in a cool and ventilated environment for about a week to avoid the plant being exposed to strong light, and when the phalaenopsis recovers the dust disturbance, it can be put in a semi-shaded environment to provide 4-6 hours of scattered light for the plant every day.