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How to Water a Phalaenopsis Orchid? A Detailed Guide to the Correct Method

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Phalaenopsis is an epiphytic orchid. When grown in a pot, it requires both relatively high air humidity and a growing medium that does not hold standing water, otherwise the plant can easily suffer root rot and die. After the onset of winter, water once a week, preferably between 10 and 11 a.m. In cold weather, do not water too much; it is better to keep the growing medium slightly dry. In winter, Phalaenopsis should be placed in an environment no lower than 10°C, with a certain amount of light. If you mist the leaves, it is best to use a fine spray, and do not let water accumulate in the center of the leaf rosette. Misting can be done in the

Phalaenopsis is an epiphytic orchid. When grown in a pot, it requires both relatively high air humidity and a growing medium that does not hold standing water, otherwise the plant can easily suffer root rot and die. After the onset of winter, water once a week, preferably between 10 and 11 a.m. In cold weather, do not water too much; it is better to keep the growing medium slightly dry. In winter, Phalaenopsis should be placed in an environment no lower than 10°C, with a certain amount of light. If you mist the leaves, it is best to use a fine spray, and do not let water accumulate in the center of the leaf rosette. Misting can be done around midday, and the water temperature should be basically the same as the air temperature. After an afternoon of evaporation, the leaf surface will have dried off, with no water droplets remaining; only in this way can the plant get through the night and overwinter safely. The root rot of your Phalaenopsis is very much related to excessive misting of the plant, which leaves a fair amount of water standing in the leaf axils at night, along with the growing medium being overly moist. The optimal growing temperature for Phalaenopsis is 20°C to 30°C, and in winter you should create a relatively warm environment for it; if after misting the leaves a fair amount of water remains trapped in the leaf axils, you can use a towel or toilet paper to blot up the droplets, and this must not be taken lightly.

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