How to grow Phalaenopsis orchids hydroponically? Sharing green plant and flower care methods

Steps for hydroponic Phalaenopsis orchid care

Clean the root system

The roots of the Phalaenopsis orchid should be thoroughly washed clean with clean water. Dead roots and rotten roots should be carefully removed. If conditions permit, the plant can also be soaked in a fungicide, then placed in a cool place to dry. .

Choosing a hydroponic container

When choosing a hydroponic container, it is recommended to use a transparent glass bottle. The advantage is that you can clearly see the root growth at any time. Secondly, light transmission helps root growth, making the roots develop more beautifully.

Securing the plant

Then, carefully insert the dried plant into the chosen container, and there may be a problem where the plant cannot be secured well. There are two solutions to this problem.

Method 1: If the size of the plant fits the container better, no extra securing measures can be taken, and the support of the Phalaenopsis orchid leaves can be used;

Method 2: If conditions permit, it can be used together with the selected container to use a suitable planting basket;

Method 3: You can also take a piece of wire of appropriate thickness, make a ring that wraps from the roots to the stem, and then hook it onto the mouth of the container, and it can be wrapped according to the method. Individual circumstances.

Spraying water for protection

After securing the setup in the container, the main purpose of adding water to the container at this time is to increase the humidity of the air through evaporation. After adding water, it is better not to let the water touch the roots. Of course, the water may slightly touch the root tips. Then, according to the actual temperature of the environment, control the air humidity and spray an appropriate amount of water.

Rooting and growing leaves

After completing all the above work, you can enter a long waiting process. The slow seedling period is determined by the original plant's condition, so it will vary. Under normal circumstances, new roots and new leaves will appear within 2-4 weeks. .

Hydroponic Phalaenopsis orchid

Phalaenopsis orchids are mostly grown in sphagnum moss, but some flower enthusiasts also grow Phalaenopsis orchids hydroponically and have achieved good results, so how do you grow Phalaenopsis orchids hydroponically? The operation time for hydroponic Phalaenopsis orchids is usually selected from April to May (the start of the growing season), when slow seedling recovery is fast.

The specific steps are as follows:

1. Wash the roots of the Phalaenopsis orchid with water, remove dead roots, and if conditions permit, soak in a fungicide, then dry the plant in a cool place.

2. Choose a suitable container. I personally recommend using a transparent glass bottle. Benefits: you can observe the state of the roots at any time, and seeing light is beneficial to root growth, and the roots are also a kind of beauty.

3. Place the dried plant into the prepared container. At this time, you will encounter the problem that the plant cannot be fixed. Method 1: If the plant and container fit just right, you can directly support the Phalaenopsis orchid leaves without external fixing. Method 2: You can choose a suitable planting basket to use with the container; Method 3: You can use wire of appropriate thickness to form a ring, wrap the roots onto the stem of the Phalaenopsis orchid, and hook it onto the wall of the container.

4. After adjusting the orchid and container, the water added to the container is mainly used for evaporation to provide humidity. The amount of water is not suitable for touching the roots, or slightly touching the roots is also fine. Then, according to the ambient temperature, maintain the humidity of the orchid plant and spray water. (This is because it is fully breathable and can be used for spraying)

5. The next step is a long waiting time. The slow seedling period varies according to the original plant's condition. Generally speaking, signs of new roots and new leaves will appear within 2-4 weeks. (If you do not have it, do not give up, then wait, do not panic, dear)

6. Post-maintenance issues:

Water and temperature: When the temperature is low in winter, pay attention to humidity. The main reason is that if the roots have already grown into the water, the roots in the water will easily die. Therefore, in winter, especially during the transition period when heating is stopped (parents in the north know this), I have tested that there is no water in the container at all, and only regular water spraying is enough.

Fertilization: The liquid fertilizer spray surface used previously can continue to be used. Solid granular fertilizer (for example, magic fertilizer...) can be directly placed into the container water. Or wrap the fertilizer around the roots.

Water roots: After normal growth, the roots will naturally grow into the water. Adapting to long-term growth in water will not be bad, but attention needs to be paid to moss.

Moss cleaning: The surface of the container in water is longer, and moss grows on the roots. It grows faster after adding fertilizer. It needs to be cleaned regularly, otherwise the water will rot. (Direct showering is simple and practical)

Film repair: This is a problem, and the great fairy is eager to recruit (according to personal aesthetics, it can be tied or not tied)

Semi-hydroponic Phalaenopsis orchid (improved)

Phalaenopsis orchids are cultivated hydroponically, and sphagnum moss is also grown. Some clever flower enthusiasts believe that semi-hydroponic Phalaenopsis orchids have unexpected results. Many flower enthusiasts are pursuing the semi-hydroponic cultivation method for Phalaenopsis orchids. This article is for flower enthusiasts. The improved version of the semi-hydroponic method for Phalaenopsis orchids is for reference by flower enthusiasts.

Method for converting from sphagnum moss cultivation to improved semi-hydroponic cultivation:

1. First, as many netizens suggested before the orchid arrives, carefully clean the moss and residue on the original plant, cut off the roots, rotten roots and weak roots, rinse carefully with water, and cut off diseased leaves. The wounds should be coated with charcoal powder or Daconil powder to dry the wounds, and let the plant dry for three or four hours.

2. Cut a 2-liter plastic bottle (Master Kong is better) into two parts, take out the thinner middle part, and use an iron nail or wire to heat holes in the bottle shoulder.

3. Plant the dried plant in the plastic bottle. The upper part of the plastic bottle is first placed in broken bricks about 2-3 cm. Place the plant on the bricks. Then put in charcoal blocks, upward, with holes punched forward.

4. Do not water, but you can spray the leaves. After four days, put about four cm of water at the bottom of the bottle so that the roots are not exposed to the water, and the water needed by the plant's roots is supplemented by the vapor evaporated from the water. The small holes in the bottle and the original bottle mouth are used to keep the water vapor connected up and down.

5. Orchid plants have different strengths and different root systems. 7 to 40 days means alive and healthy. When you see old roots turning green from outside the bottle, and new roots growing on old roots or stems, an important difficulty has passed, and 80% survival has been achieved. If some roots rot, do not be afraid, you can take the plant out (pour it out) and clean it up.

6. Wait until new roots grow from many old roots or stems. About 20 to 50 days after planting the Phalaenopsis orchid plant, add water at the new root tips below the new root tips (at the bottom of the root tips or counting 2 to 5 mm from the roots, that is, it does not allow water to flood for a period of time (due to different temperatures, different lengths of time), the new roots happily enter the water and grow longer and longer. In addition, when the new roots of the stem and the new roots of the upper part grow, when the new leaves begin to grow into the air, the new leaves begin to grow. At this point, the improved semi-hydroponic method has been completely successful, and the Phalaenopsis orchid has changed its vitality. With the growth state, the development of water roots and aerial roots, it will soon grow a flower spike, and flowering is not far away.

7. Room temperature can be more than 15 degrees above that of the pot. When the temperature is high, recovery is fast and rooting is fast. When the temperature is low, recovery is slow and rooting is slow.