How to care for Phalaenopsis orchids when you're away on holiday? Home care methods

In recent years, Phalaenopsis orchids have become the "white moonlight" in many people's hearts. The reason is that there are diverse varieties - according to incomplete statistics, there are as many as a thousand orchid varieties - so whether you like elegant or vibrant ones, you can always pick one that suits your fancy. Secondly, because after blooming they look like butterflies fluttering their wings, placing one in the living room easily makes it a focal point. Lastly, of course, it's because of the good flower meaning, representing a prosperous and thriving life.

As April approaches, during Qingming Festival people will have holidays to go out and visit graves. When you leave home, how do you care for your Phalaenopsis orchids? If you're also worrying about this problem, then take a look at how to care for them.

First, regarding watering, before going out you must give the Phalaenopsis a root soak. But if the sphagnum moss is still very wet, then absolutely don't do it, otherwise the roots will easily rot. Generally, sphagnum moss can retain moisture for about 15 days, so just water it thoroughly. Here, if the medium uses bark, mixed potting mix, or charcoal cotton as the growing medium, it dries out relatively quickly, so you need to use the double-potting method.

The specific operation is: find an outer pot of suitable size, put the Phalaenopsis pot inside it, and store water in the outer pot. The water level should be about the same as the bottom of the Phalaenopsis pot. If you're going out for more than 10 days, throw some foam balls or foam blocks into the outer pot and prop up the Phalaenopsis pot higher, so you can store more water. The water in the outer pot slowly evaporates, which can raise the humidity around the Phalaenopsis. Even if the pot dries out a bit, it won't die.

In addition, if you have many Phalaenopsis orchids at home and not enough outer pots, there's a simpler method: find a few bathtubs or large basins, fill them with water 5 cm deep - don't put in too much - then put all the Phalaenopsis orchids in, so you can care for them all together.

Finally, a reminder is needed for flower lovers in the south and north. In the south, April temperatures rise, and sometimes continuous drizzle falls. At this time, absolutely do not place them on the balcony - move them back indoors, otherwise the leaves and flowers will get wet and easily become diseased. In the north, temperatures haven't fully risen yet. Before leaving home, just place the Phalaenopsis orchids in a spot on the balcony with scattered light, and the orchids will be comfortable.