How to Treat Moldy Moss on Phalaenopsis and Tips for Judging Whether Soil Is Good or Bad
Many people think of going to the flower market to buy flowers during holidays, because growing flowers and plants not only beautifies a space, but is also a practice of cultivating one's character and emotions. When it comes to the most popular flowers in recent years, that is naturally the "Phalaenopsis," also praised among the people as the "Queen of Orchids." After blooming, it attracts attention because its flowers resemble dancing butterflies.
After buying it and bringing it home, although it looks graceful and charming, many difficult situations arise during care. Among them, the one most overlooked by flower lovers is the growing "soil," because usually whatever medium the flower shop prepared is what is used, and few people study it further. If during the process improper care causes moss, black spots, and the like to develop on the root system, it can easily lower the orchid's immunity afterward, causing the plant to gradually wither.
For experienced flower lovers, experience alone may be enough to tell good soil from bad, but for beginner flower lovers, how do you judge whether the soil is healthy? Actually, the method is not difficult. Right after bringing the Phalaenopsis home, immediately pick up a camera and take a photo of the plant to keep. Later, when caring for it, if you are unsure about the soil condition, take out the photo and compare, and then you will have a clear idea. At the same time, pay more attention in daily care to ensure the soil is breathable and drains well.
If as you care for it you find moss growing in the flowerpot, do not ignore it. You can gently dig away the soil and first look at the Phalaenopsis roots. If you find rotten roots, directly cut off the rotten parts. If the range of rotten roots is relatively small, after treating them just plant it back into the original soil. But if the area of rotten roots is relatively large, it is best to replace it with completely new soil. Do not delay.
In addition, when buying Phalaenopsis at the flower market, do not only stare at the pretty flowers and flower spikes. Be sure to carefully check the root system, because if you buy a plant with severely damaged roots, later care will be very troublesome, and it will be difficult for it to bloom. Also pay attention to whether the flower buds are soft or not plump, or have yellowed in color. If any of these are present, buying is not recommended.