How to Propagate Phalaenopsis Orchid Seedlings? The Simplest Method
Still worried that buying Phalaenopsis orchids is too expensive? Learn these 3 propagation methods and easily achieve Phalaenopsis orchid freedom!
Flower Spike Bud Induction Method
The lazy person's propagation method best suited to beginners, simple to do with a high success rate!
Trimming the flower spike: After the flowers fade, do not rush to cut everything off! Keep the whole flower spike intact, and starting from the top, cut off 1-3 nodes of bracts to expose the buds inside.
Apply bud-inducing agent: Buy a plant bud-inducing agent such as indolebutyric acid online, dip a cotton swab into it and gently apply it to the buds.
Environment management: Keep the temperature at 25-28°C a warm environment is better for sprouting; avoid direct sunlight and place it in a spot with diffused light; maintain humidity at 60%-80%2-3 months, and you will see lovely new shoots emerging!
High Position Bud Propagation Method
Suitable for growers with some experience; done properly, you can get robust new plants!
Choosing nodes: Observe the base of the plant's stem and roots, choose the 1-3 growth nodes, and use tweezers to carefully remove the withered buds, clearing out clean growing space.
Temperature and humidity control: The temperature must be kept above 18°C2-3 times a day to maintain high humidity.
Fertilizing and transplanting: When the high position bud has grown to 3-4 leaves and grown more than 3 roots that are 5cm long, you can cut it off and transplant it! 1 week before transplanting, you can apply some Huaduoduo No. 1 water-soluble fertilizer to help the young plant grow quickly.
Crown-Cut Bud Induction Method
Suitable for rescuing old plants that grow slowly and bloom less, giving them a new lease on life!
Topping operation: Use sharp scissors or a blade to carefully cut off the new leaves at the top of the plant, damaging the growth point. This operation sounds cruel, but it is the key to stimulating new shoots to sprout!
Disinfection treatment: Spray carbendazim solution on the cut to disinfect and prevent bacterial infection.
Care points: Place it in a cool, ventilated spot to rest; keep the medium slightly moist, neither too dry nor waterlogged; after about 15 days, you will see new shoots emerging from the base!
Propagation Tips
1.Before any operation, remember to disinfect your hands and tools to avoid bacterial infection.
2.During bud induction, do not move it around frequently; keeping the environment stable is very important.
3.When transplanting, choose an airy sphagnum moss or bark medium, which is better for the growth of new plants.
4.After transplanting, let the new plant recover for 1-2 weeks before returning to normal care.