How to increase humidity and fertilize Phalaenopsis orchids, beginners can learn it at a glance

As everyone knows, Phalaenopsis orchids have beautiful flowers; once the blooms open they are like dancing butterflies, and they are also widely recognized as the "flower fairy." At the same time, because there are so many varieties, many households have bought them to grow.

In terms of care, Phalaenopsis orchids are afraid of cold, afraid of heat, and also afraid of dryness, especially for those living in urban villages, where buildings are close together and at the same time they encounter a dry environment. At this time, the root system is the most easily damaged and dried out, and if it is not dealt with in time, it may die.

So if you want to care for Phalaenopsis orchids, are there any particular points about humidity control? Its native habitat is the tropical rainforest, where it is moist for long periods, so it has relatively high requirements for environmental humidity, between 60% and 70%. If you are in a dry northern region, you should keep a humidifier at home in both autumn and summer, or find a tray, fill it with water, and place the flower pot beside it, so that the air humidity can be slowly increased.

Next, note that what many flower lovers often do, "spraying water on the plant," is actually problematic, because spraying water on an orchid is not truly increasing humidity. Truly increasing humidity requires water vapor, not water droplets. Although water droplets can temporarily reduce dryness, if the water droplets remain for a long time and are not wiped off in time, they can easily lead to mold diseases afterward. Therefore, when spraying water, it is recommended to wrap the leaf base with gauze before spraying, which can reduce water droplet residue.

Then, besides humidity control, fertilizing is also where beginners make the most mistakes. The orchid's growing season is usually from April to September. At this time, fertilize by applying orchid-specific fertilizer twice a month. When using it, remember to dilute it to a concentration of 1:2000, because too strong a concentration easily burns the roots. Later, when the plant begins to form buds, you should switch to monopotassium phosphate for fertilizing, adjusting the concentration to 1:1500 and applying it once a week, which can promote flower spike growth and make the flowers bloom more vigorously. However, once it reaches the flowering period, you must stop fertilizing, because at this time the plant needs a good rest, and fertilizing instead affects the flowering period. In daily care, in addition to watering and providing scattered light, mastering the rhythm of humidity and fertilizing can also make the plant stronger, and the flowering period will also be extended.