When is the best time to repot phalaenopsis and when is phalaenopsis?

Phalaenopsis repotting is a must-do, whether it is a phalaenopsis sold on the market outside, or a home-grown phalaenopsis, it needs to be repotted regularly.

In particular, the Phalaenopsis pots that I just bought from outside are very large, and it is recommended to change the planting material as soon as the flowering period is over when I return home.

Because: the Phalaenopsis sold on the market, the planting material is too tightly filled, the water retention is too strong, and the buyers who do not understand the breeding often like to buy it home, so the death after the flower is the status quo of many people cultivating Phalaenopsis.

How do you see if phalaenopsis should be repotted?

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.

These problems should be the result of the pot being too large. Last year, I accidentally knocked over the flower pot, and sure enough, I found that a large part of the roots were black and rotten.

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.

This "bigger" is actually 2 3 centimeters larger in diameter than the original. It is important to remember that phalaenopsis do not like to be overly large pots.

In addition, some books even say that there is no need to change the flower pot at all, because after cutting off the old roots and dead roots, even the old flower pot is enough to hold it.

If you need to repot, remember that the flowers that need to be repot should not be in bloom. Repotting should be done before or after flowering.

Want to know how to repot phalaenopsis? The following two sets of strategies are carefully presented, one is universal for all seasons, and the other is super detailed.

Repotting should take place in late spring and early summer, when new roots have not yet begun to grow, and repotting will not cause harm. And the temperature is also very stable, basically can be maintained above 20 degrees, which is beneficial to the recovery after pot change, and can also reduce the damage to it. If the temperature is unstable and below 20 degrees, it is not recommended to change the pot.

In addition, it is necessary to pay attention to the method and properly prune the old and dead roots. After potting, let it resume for a week before normal management.

Phalaenopsis repotting method.

1. Seedling repotting: the growth rate of seedlings is fast, if it is planted in spring, it should be repotted in summer, otherwise it will affect the later growth. However, it should not be placed directly in a large pot, choose a suitable size pot.

The method is very simple, just take out the roots and soil together, and then plant them in the potting soil.

2. Repotting of adult plants: Adult phalaenopsis plants should be repotted once a year. Depot first, carefully shake off the soil of the root system, and then prune the old roots, rotten roots, and bad roots.

Pour out all the garden soil and prepare new soil. After treatment, plant it in new potting soil, maintain it in a cool place, and then check the normal management after recovery.

Phalaenopsis repotting season and month.

Phalaenopsis grows in tropical rainforest areas and prefers cold and warm. The suitable temperature for growing is between 15 and 20. In winter, it stops growing when it is below 10, and it is easy to die if it is below 5.

Phalaenopsis needs to be repotted once a year, and the best time to repot is late spring and early summer. Timely repotting can prevent substrate decay, which can lead to poor plant growth and even death.

Phalaenopsis repotting step method.

Choose the right pot.

When cultivating phalaenopsis, both plastic and ceramic pots can be used as flower pots. But in order to meet the breathability requirements of phalaenopsis, you can choose shallow pots with holes.

Configured to fit the soil.

When phalaenopsis is cultivated, the requirements for the soil are relatively strict. Use breathable, permeable, slightly acidic soil, and the soil should be resistant to decay.

Repotting operation. Take out the flower pot of Phalaenopsis, remove the original moss from the roots, prune off the dry roots and rotten roots of the plant, spread some moss on the bottom of the pot, put the plants into the pot, loosen the moss, and fill the plant material to about 1-2cm from the edge of the pot.

Curing after repotting.

Phalaenopsis does not need to be watered once it is placed in a pot. Store in the environment of scattered light for one week. Once the surface moss in the pot has dried, it is time to water the plants. When you see the water flowing from the bottom of the pot, you can stop the blue ridge and come down.

The best time to repot phalaenopsis is in April and May every spring, and the method of repotting is to cut off the rotten and dry roots of the plant, and then plant the phalaenopsis in a new pot, and then move it to a ventilated and semi-shaded environment for slow seedling.

Phalaenopsis is suitable for changing pots in April and May every spring, because the light time at this time is long, and the temperature is more suitable, which is conducive to the recovery of Phalaenopsis growth, but the specific repotting time needs to be adjusted according to the local weather conditions, and it is best to change the potting soil for Phalaenopsis when the weather is fine.

When repotting phalaenopsis, you need to use sterilized scissors to cut off the rotten roots and dead roots of the plant, and then apply plant ash or sulfur powder to the roots of the phalaenopsis to disinfect and sterilize them, and then move the phalaenopsis to a ventilated and dry place for drying, and then plant after its roots are dry.

When changing the pot for phalaenopsis, you need to choose the Taochangxu sock porcelain pot with more drainage holes at the bottom, and then carry out high-temperature disinfection treatment on the pot, and then you can put the phalaenopsis into the pot, and fill the soil into the pot, and finally water the phalaenopsis once to make its roots closely combined with the soil and promote the vigorous growth of the plant.

After changing the pot of the phalaenopsis, it needs to be moved to a ventilated semi-negative ring stress-resistant environment for slow seedlings, during which the phalaenopsis can not be watered or fertilized, so as not to rot the roots, and so on 1-2 weeks later, the fan can move the phalaenopsis to a bright place for maintenance, and water every other week, so that the phalaenopsis can quickly open flowers.

1. Repotting time.

Phalaenopsis is best repotted in spring or early summer, because the temperature and light conditions during this time are very good, which is convenient for the rapid recovery of the plants.

2. How to change pots.

Prepare the pots: Start by preparing a new pot for the phalaenopsis. It can be slightly larger than the original pot so that it can grow better. Flower pots can be selected.

Prepare the soil: Prepare new soil for it, preferably with weakly acidic soil with good air permeability.

Remove the plants: Do not water them for a few days before repotting. Use a small spatula to loosen the soil around the plants slightly during repotting, and then remove the plants.

Then shake the soil around the plant with a gentle shake with your hands. Shake lightly and do not hurt the roots of the plant. After that, check the root system, and cut off the black and rotten ones directly.

Replant the plant: Put part of the prepared soil into a new pot, then gently place the plant on the soil, and then bury the roots with the remaining soil. Then use a small shovel to flatten the surface of the soil slightly.

Post-management: The plants that have been replaced need to be placed in a ventilated place, without fertilization, and the appropriate amount of water should be added to keep the potting soil moist, and it will be able to return to normal after a period of time.

If you want to repot it, stop watering a few days in advance and remove the phalaenopsis by hand or with a shovel. When depotting, the soil should be loosened first, and it should be taken out slowly, so as not to hurt its root system.

After the old soil is cleaned up, the rotten roots should be pruned with sterilized scissors. In the process of breeding, its root system will die due to improper maintenance methods. In general, only the brown root system needs to be pruned off, and this root system is mostly dead roots.

There are also some roots that grow too long, which should also be cut off.

Prepare a bulky pot in advance, and it is best not to use old pots to avoid germs in it. Place crushed tiles on the bottom of the pot and put the breathable soil into the pot.

It is best to disinfect the roots before potting, and then plant them in new potting soil, let the roots stretch in the soil, and then bury them with the prepared soil. After potting, it can be placed in a well-ventilated position, and before it adapts to the new environment, it is necessary to spray some water appropriately to keep the potting soil slightly moist, and wait for a few days for it to return to normal growth.

To repot a Phalaenopsis orchid, you must first choose a more breathable pot. When taking the phalaenopsis out of the old pot, you need to loosen the old soil first, and then treat the roots. Transplanting phalaenopsis requires a loose, fertile and well-drained soil type.

After the repotting is completed, it should be maintained more carefully.

Breeding phalaenopsis needs to be repotted regularly, phalaenopsis likes a breathable environment, so it is best to choose a flower pot with good air permeability when choosing a flower pot, the common purple sand pot, pottery pot and mud pot on the market are more suitable, it is best not to choose a porcelain pot, the air permeability of the porcelain pot is not good, which is not conducive to the growth of the plant.

Before transplanting phalaenopsis, you should first take the phalaenopsis out of the old potting soil, first knock out the old soil, so that when you take it out, you can not damage the roots of the plant, and then remove the soil, check whether there are diseased roots and residual roots, this kind of roots need to be pruned clean, and after completion, smear with rooting water.

The new soil should be loose, fertile and well-drained, and then bury the roots of the plant in the soil, the soil in the pot should not be overfilled, so that it will be easier to water in the future, and after burying it, the soil should be slightly compacted, the roots of the phalaenopsis orchid should be fixed, and the soil should be kept slightly moist.

Phalaenopsis has a certain laziness for the soil environment, and the newly repotted phalaenopsis is very fragile, so it should be carefully maintained at this time. Keep the temperature between 18-28 and keep it in a well-ventilated environment to help the plant recover and only fertilize when it is fully adapted.