Detailed Explanation of Phalaenopsis Cultivation Techniques and Management Methods
Narration: Phalaenopsis is a type of orchid, named for its petals that resemble butterflies. As a flower variety with extremely high ornamental value, Phalaenopsis cultivation areas have spread all over the world. When cultivating Phalaenopsis under greenhouse conditions, the main tasks are proper management of temperature, humidity and light.
Lu Guilin (technician at the Flower Research Laboratory, Institute of Horticulture, Shanxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences): Phalaenopsis is known as the queen of orchids and generally has relatively high temperature requirements, mostly controlled between 15 and 35 degrees. When cultivated in greenhouses, heating is needed in winter, and a coal-fired heating system is needed for heating. At home, no additional heating is needed; the temperature is mostly around 15 degrees. Its light requirements are relatively low, so when cultivating in a greenhouse, we need to use 80% shade netting for shading. At home, never place it on a balcony for exposure to strong sunlight. Its humidity requirement is 60% to 80%.
Narration: In terms of maintaining humidity, the main task is timely watering, but since Phalaenopsis is mainly grown for its flowers, care should be taken during watering to protect the petals from damage.
Lu Guilin (technician at the Flower Research Laboratory, Institute of Horticulture, Shanxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences): Therefore, in our daily management, we should pay attention to misting more and watering less. When misting, it should be sprayed on the leaf surface, never on the petals, because this makes the petals wither easily.
Narration: When cultivating Phalaenopsis under greenhouse conditions, due to space limitations and high planting density, some diseases are prone to developing and affecting the growth of Phalaenopsis, so growers should understand the control measures for these diseases. Lu Guilin (technician at the Flower Research Laboratory, Institute of Horticulture, Shanxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences): The main diseases of Phalaenopsis are white 000 disease and black head disease. For daily control, we mainly use chlorothalonil and carbendazim alternately, with an interval of 7 to 10 days, and apply them by spraying every day from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Narration: The purpose of alternating the above two chemicals is to prevent Phalaenopsis from developing pesticide resistance and affecting control, and growers must be sure to grasp this well. These diseases of Phalaenopsis are relatively hidden in the early stages of onset, generally starting to reproduce and spread from the leaf area, so in order to control these diseases before they spread on a large scale, management personnel should observe in a timely manner during routine management and, when necessary, turn over the leaves and the backs of the petals for careful inspection.
Lu Guilin (technician at the Flower Research Laboratory, Institute of Horticulture, Shanxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences): With the increasing improvement of Phalaenopsis cultivation techniques and the increase in people's demand for Phalaenopsis, Phalaenopsis has increasingly become a fashionable flower. Phalaenopsis has already become a good project in the flower world, with relatively broad market prospects.
Narration: Although Phalaenopsis sells well in the flower industry, as a grower, one must make choices for development based on one's own circumstances and only after mastering the relevant techniques and fully understanding market conditions.