Phalaenopsis care essentials: which matters more, ventilation or sunlight?

Many retired uncles and aunts love growing flowers and plants, because tending to these flowers and plants every day can pass the time and also calm the mind. According to incomplete statistics, Phalaenopsis grew 3.2% year-on-year compared with the same period last year, from which it can be seen that many people have grown them at home. However, not everyone knows how to grow Phalaenopsis well, and there is a great deal of experience involved.

Although Phalaenopsis grows in tropical rainforests, where it is generally humid all year round, in fact the orchid root system prefers a dry, well-ventilated environment, because in its native place its roots are completely exposed in a conspicuous position rather than hidden in soil. From this it can be seen that its roots and leaves are most afraid of being placed in a relatively enclosed environment. For care, it is recommended to place it first on an east-facing windowsill, because there is plenty of natural light here; next is an east-facing window, which usually will not be exposed to strong sunlight, effectively preventing the leaves from being sunburned; if a flower lover's home has no east-facing windowsill, they can receive light 1 m away from the window every day, and in the afternoon period, measures to block light need to be added, so as to avoid excessive sun exposure causing harm to the plant.

In addition, in daily life you need to pay attention to some odors that affect orchid growth, such as insecticides, perfume, toilet cleaner, disinfectant and other chemical substances, and also for example when someone in the home smokes, burns moxa sticks, and so on; odors like these may become sources of air pollution and also cause harm to the plants. At the same time, we also need to keep the room clean, avoid dust accumulating around the Phalaenopsis, and ensure its growing environment is clean and hygienic.

Besides the issues mentioned above, many people neglect watering techniques. Watering should be controlled according to the temperature of the four seasons; for example, in spring and autumn, the temperature is relatively more suitable than in summer and winter, so at this time the number of waterings should be increased, with 2 times a week recommended; in summer, there is generally more high-temperature weather, so besides increasing the watering frequency, water should also be sprayed around the plant at the right times to raise air humidity;

In the cold winter, the plant should be moved indoors and the number of waterings reduced. When watering, also be careful not to pour water down from the top of the flower, as this easily causes crown rot, and the leaves are also prone to leaf rot disease. It is recommended to pour from the edge of the pot or through the gaps between the leaves, as only doing this allows the potting soil to be evenly replenished with water.