You are fond of breeding indoor plants and have long dreamed of having some exotic flower native to the tropics, but you still can not make a decision? Then Phalaenopsis Orchid is definitely for you . Caring for it is simple, as the hybrid variety was bred specifically for home breeding.
Features of Phalaenopsis Orchids
Orchid blooms 2 times a year, in rare cases - 3. Reproduction occurs due to the formation of shoots formed on the stems of plants. Coloring of flowers can be white, pink, dark purple, have various spots, dots and veins. The size of the buds in diameter varies from 2 to 13 cm. And the number directly depends on the state of Phalaenopsis. Care of inadequate quality will lead to the fact that the plant will please the owner with only 2-3 flowers. If you want to enjoy the beauty of 30-40 delicate buds, then the conditions of detention must be observed.
Orchids are photophilous plants, they should be placed on the windowsills. But in the summer for flowers it is worth finding a cooler place, especially if the windows of the apartment are facing south. After all, too bright direct light can destroy Phalaenopsis. Caring for a flower requires the observance of another important condition - ensuring high air humidity, for this it is enough to install a humidifier in the room. It is also necessary to maintain the ambient temperature in the region of + 20 ° ... 25 ° C.
Planting, watering, dressing Phalaenopsis orchids
By their nature, orchids are epiphytes, in nature they grow on trees or other plants. Therefore, they need to be planted in a substrate, which can be purchased in special stores or made independently. This requires pine bark, which will need to be boiled and dried. Then repeat this procedure after 2 days. After the bark, cut into pieces of 2 cm in size and mix with chopped moss. For planting, plastic pots or special boxes with holes in the bottom are ideal.
Not sure how to transplant Phalaenopsis? First of all, remember that this must be done no more than once every 3 years. It is advisable to take a transparent pot, and its size should be oriented to the length of the rhizome of the orchid. Before planting, it is necessary to remove all old dry leaves and rotten roots, after disinfecting the places of cuts. Only after that the flower can be placed in a pot and covered with a special substrate.
Immediately after planting, it is forbidden to water the Phalaenopsis orchid. Care and watering must be resumed after a few days, otherwise the roots of the flower may begin to rot. In winter, orchids are watered only 1-2 times a week, in summer more often - every 2 or 3 days. For this, pre-settled water is used at room temperature. However,
orchids can also be
watered with distilled or boiled water to avoid salt deposits on the leaves.
What else is required for the normal growth of Phalaenopsis? Care, timely watering and top dressing. Fertilize orchids 2 times a month, using special tools, you can do this during watering. If you comply with all conditions of detention, then after 2-3 years you will receive a full blooming specimen capable of reproduction.