Hydroponic Phalaenopsis Is Cleaner Than Soil Culture, Hydroponic Tips Shared for Free

Most orchids are suitable for indoor cultivation, and Phalaenopsis (moth orchid) is no exception. The most valuable part of Phalaenopsis is its flowers, whose shape closely resembles a flying butterfly, elegant yet delicate, which is how it got its name, and it is also the overlord among orchids. The Phalaenopsis we commonly see is mostly grown in soil in pots, but did you know that Phalaenopsis can actually be grown in water? If you did not know, then let us tell you how to grow it this way; and if you did know, are you clear on the key points of care?

1. Cleaning the Roots

To clean the roots of Phalaenopsis, use clean water and wash away some of the old roots and rotten roots. Where permitted, you can spray or soak the roots with a disinfecting agent to prevent some residual bacteria from harming other healthy roots. After disinfection, set the plant aside to dry.

2. Choosing a Container

Phalaenopsis sprouts quickly during its growing period, so the best time for hydroponic growing is in April. The cleaned Phalaenopsis should be grown in water in the chosen container; it is best to choose a transparent glass container for cultivation, as it not only allows you to observe the growth of the Phalaenopsis roots at any time, but also increases light transmission and speeds up root growth, making the roots grow more attractive.

3. Securing the Plant

When you put the dried plant into the prepared container, you will run into the situation where the plant cannot be secured. What should you do then? What solutions are there?

First, if the size of the Phalaenopsis matches the proportions of the container, no other securing measures are needed, because the leaves of the Phalaenopsis have enough supporting ability.

Second, if the Phalaenopsis plant is much smaller than the container, then you need to use something else to secure the plant. You can pick out a planting basket that fits the container's specifications at the shop that sells containers, or you can use small tools from home to secure it, such as wire or bamboo sticks. Choose a branch of appropriate thickness and wrap and weave it upward starting from the base of the plant, then hook and secure it on the rim of the container. The wrapping route can be as you please; there is no specific wrapping method.

4. Key Points

First, temperature. In winter the temperature is relatively low, so you must control the humidity in the air well. If the plant's roots have already spread out in the water, under low-temperature conditions they can easily become rotten.

Second, cleaning. After growing in water for a period of time, you will find that moss grows on the container walls and the roots, so it must be cleaned off regularly.

Hydroponically grown Phalaenopsis looks very clean, and keeping one at home is a very good choice. The above has briefly introduced some small methods for hydroponic Phalaenopsis, and we hope it can help everyone. If there is anything else you do not understand, everyone is welcome to speak up enthusiastically.