How should you best water a Phalaenopsis orchid grown in sphagnum moss? Choose foliar fertilizer like this

I believe every friend who has bought a Phalaenopsis orchid wants to grow it into a showy, blooming plant, making that graceful flower shape shine even more.

When it comes to care, many flower lovers think that as long as they give the right amount of water and a bit of sunlight, it will grow well, but in fact it is not that easy, and all kinds of problems come up, so how can they be solved better?

Phalaenopsis orchids bought at the flower market are usually grown in sphagnum moss. Generally speaking, the surface of the medium is very dry, but it is wet underneath, so what should be done at this time? Should the soil below be loosened to let it breathe, or should watering continue until it is soaked through? Or should a spray bottle be used to wet only the dry part of the surface? Do Phalaenopsis orchids need regular fertilizing? Can fertilizer be sprayed on the leaf surface?

For the questions raised by the flower lover above, let us answer them one by one. First of all, different expert growers plant in different styles, so as long as you use any method, I think it will not make the Phalaenopsis orchid grow poorly. But in my opinion, I would suggest comparing how moist the sphagnum inside is; if the middle is still very wet, then do nothing, but if it looks relatively dry, then spray an appropriate amount of water on the surface of the medium.

As for fertilizing, if fertilizer is only applied to the leaves, drenching and watering this way is very likely to affect the plant's absorption; if this is done for a long time, the inside may not be able to absorb the fertilizer's nutrients and may also cause root death. Generally, spraying a weak fertilizer on the leaves is mostly used by flower farmers, and it is not suitable for use at home where ventilation is not quite sufficient. As for the theory of fertilizing, we can give it as needed; if there are not many plants themselves, only 2-3 plants, then use a diluted fertilizer specially for Phalaenopsis orchids, fertilize little by little and often, and try not to overdo it, because giving too much is instead a burden.

Finally, there is one more thing to note: if a Phalaenopsis orchid gets sick, should medicine be given right away? Actually, as long as it is not a seedling carrying the fungus of white spot disease, medicine can be left unused for now. Generally, other diseases can basically be overcome and adjusted by physical means, and the plant's environment can be moved to defend against disease. The reason is that giving Phalaenopsis orchids too much medicine itself also harms the plant's root system, and this also affects the flowering state later on.