A Complete Breakdown of the Latest Phalaenopsis Growing Methods
Phalaenopsis is a flower of the Orchidaceae family and is also a common ornamental flower in our country. Phalaenopsis has very high ornamental value, and its growing method is also very simple; it can survive by absorbing nutrients from the air. Therefore, it is the first choice variety for many people who grow flowers, and now our country also has many Phalaenopsis growing bases. So how exactly should Phalaenopsis be grown? Below, the editor brings you the growing methods for Phalaenopsis. Let's take a look!
1. Substrate Selection
What makes Phalaenopsis different from other flowers is that soil cannot be used when growing it. In the wild, Phalaenopsis mainly grows relying on rocks or trees, and its nutrient absorption depends on moisture and nutrients in the air. Therefore, when growing Phalaenopsis, materials with strong permeability are sufficient, mainly substances such as moss, broken tiles and bark. Phalaenopsis will climb and grow on the substrate by itself. What should be noted is that seedlings cannot be placed directly on the ground; they should be hung up to promote the growth of Phalaenopsis aerial roots and improve the ornamental value of Phalaenopsis.
2. Temperature Management
Temperature is very important for the growth of Phalaenopsis. During the growing process, the temperature should be controlled at around 20-25 degrees. The highest temperature must not exceed 30 degrees. If the temperature exceeds 30 degrees in summer, then the ventilation work of the garden should be done well to lower the temperature, preventing excessively high temperatures from causing Phalaenopsis flowers to wilt and become weak, reducing their ornamental value. Also, the temperature should not be too low. In seasons such as autumn and winter, the temperature should be controlled above 15 degrees. This prevents excessively low temperatures from causing cold damage to Phalaenopsis and affecting its growth, which at best reduces ornamental value and at worst leads to death.
3. Timely Watering
Although Phalaenopsis can absorb moisture from the air, proper watering during cultivation will also be of great help to its growth. When watering, we should water thoroughly, but it must not be too much, because the aerial roots of Phalaenopsis have a very strong ability to absorb moisture. If watered too much, Phalaenopsis will be unable to breathe and will suffocate to death. Therefore, when watering, we should mainly use a small stream of water for irrigation, and when watering, avoid water remaining on the growth point of the leaves. This prevents mildew from forming over a long period and triggering pests and diseases. Then, proper misting should be done around the Phalaenopsis every day to increase air humidity.
4. Pest and Disease Control
Problems often appear when growing Phalaenopsis, and pests and diseases are one of them. Common pests and diseases of Phalaenopsis include soft rot, sooty mold and scale insects. When carrying out pest and disease control for Phalaenopsis, we should mainly focus on prevention, strengthen daily management work, and do a good job in drainage and irrigation. Improve the permeability inside the garden, pay attention to the density between each plant, and do not let them be too dense. Then control temperature and humidity well to prevent high temperature and high humidity from providing conditions for pests and diseases to develop. Then regularly spray disinfectant to reduce the base number of disease and pest pathogens in the garden. If symptoms appear, promptly check exactly what pest or disease it is, and then handle it accordingly.
The above is a brief introduction to Phalaenopsis growing methods. After Phalaenopsis becomes diseased, we must first check exactly what it is, and must not use medicine blindly, to avoid causing phytotoxicity, which not only fails to treat it effectively but further harms the growth of Phalaenopsis. That is all for today's introduction. This article is for reference only. Thank you for reading and supporting.