Repotting Care and Watering Methods for Phalaenopsis After Root Induction

Phalaenopsis orchids are elegant in form, and transplanting them after root induction is the key to their care, directly affecting their subsequent growth. Below we introduce the specific steps and care points:

1. Choosing a pot

For weak seedlings, a root-control pot is recommended; if you don't have one, you can make your own by evenly punching holes in the sides and bottom of an ordinary plastic pot. When transplanting, never cut off the woody part, as it has many fibrous pores; after cutting, stray bacteria can easily invade the neck through the wound and cause neck rot.

2. Planting

Place the plant into the pot; the neck of the seedling must be completely exposed above the potting medium, otherwise neck rot is very likely. At the same time, let the roots show about 1cm, which helps the roots adapt to the new environment.

3. Light

1. Before settling in: maintain weak light of 4000 - 5000lumens. When new leaves and new roots grow and the seedling is in good condition, it means it has settled in, which takes about 15days, depending on the seedling's condition and variety. During this period, if there is a flower spike, be sure to snap it off to concentrate nutrients on growing the seedling.

2. After settling in: if the leaves are in good condition, gradually increase light to below 10000lumens; if the leaves are wrinkled, continue to maintain 4000 - 5000lumens of light, and only after at least 2new leaves have grown, return to normal light care.

4. Environment

1. Ventilation: it is best to place it in a well-ventilated spot. If indoor ventilation is poor, use a small fan on its lowest setting, place it on the ground to let the air circulate, and do not blow directly on the leaves, to prevent excessive wind from causing leaf dehydration and damage.

2. Temperature and humidity: the suitable growing temperature for Phalaenopsis is 18 - 28°C. Before settling in, keep air humidity at 50% - 60% after settling in, for plants grown in bark with good ventilation, humidity can be raised to 70% - 80% if grown in sphagnum moss, follow the principle of watering when dry and letting it dry out between waterings, adjusting humidity flexibly according to the actual environment.

5. Watering

1. Before settling in: keep it slightly dry to encourage new root growth. If using bark as the potting medium, insert a disposable chopstick into the middle of the medium; when it is dry, use a spray bottle to mist the surface of the medium. Because each household's environment, region and chosen potting medium differ, the watering frequency cannot be set uniformly and needs to be judged flexibly by growers according to the actual situation.

2. After settling in: for bark-grown plants with good ventilation, watering can be increased appropriately, but do not let water accumulate; for sphagnum-grown plants, water thoroughly once the surface is dry.