How to grow Phalaenopsis (moth orchid) at home so it thrives

I believe everyone has read Du Fu's poem "Walking Alone by the Riverbank Looking for Flowers"; the lines depict a scene of flowers blooming in a riot of color, which makes people yearn for it very much. As the Phalaenopsis (moth orchid) most loved by ordinary people in recent years, it even more brings out the visual sense of Du Fu's line "a thousand blossoms, ten thousand blossoms pressing the branches low." As more and more people love it, many friends also want a detailed guide to Phalaenopsis care. Follow the editor below to see how to easily grow Phalaenopsis well.

Phalaenopsis care tips

1. To grow Phalaenopsis well, be sure to avoid growing it in soil; choosing sphagnum moss is the best growing medium for caring for Phalaenopsis.
2. In terms of light, care should be gentle; diffused light is most suitable for Phalaenopsis.
3. Do not water too frequently; keeping the medium moist and mild is enough.
4. But when you see a flower spike is about to finish blooming, it should be removed in time, then taken to a ventilated place with diffused light for care so it can bloom again.

What should ordinary households pay attention to in the daily care of Phalaenopsis?
First, we need to recognize that the potting medium Phalaenopsis needs is special, because it belongs to the typical thick fleshy root type, and the typical fleshy root fears most of all poor air circulation, and also fears water accumulation, otherwise the roots will inevitably rot and the plant will die. The flowerpot must drain well while also ensuring strong water retention. In addition, the most commonly used growing medium for Phalaenopsis is "sphagnum moss"; other secondary choices can include moss, fern roots, bark, charcoal, expanded clay pellets, and so on.
Then, Phalaenopsis must have its light well controlled, because its fleshy leaves fear direct sunlight most of all, and what it likes most is diffused light. Therefore, in summer or early autumn, the plant especially needs shading care, while in winter it can receive full sun.
Next, watering Phalaenopsis is also very critical; if too much water is poured, it is easy for water to accumulate and the roots to rot. Therefore, keeping the sphagnum moss always in a state of neither dry nor wet requires skill. The principle is not to water too much and to alternate between dry and wet. If it is placed indoors at a relatively constant temperature, the watering interval also needs to follow the state of the roots and the sphagnum moss to judge whether to water lightly or heavily.

Finally, after the Phalaenopsis finishes blooming and the flowers fade, the dead base of the plant should be cut off in time to avoid consuming nutrients. This can be combined with repotting and root pruning to continue the next flowering period, and afterward repeat the above methods; cool and ventilated conditions are enough for normal care.