How to grow Phalaenopsis in pots

How to grow Phalaenopsis in pots

1. Breeding environment

1. Soil: Choose loose soil with moss and aquatic plants as the main medium. You can also use bark, charcoal, etc.

2. Light: Phalaenopsis is a plant that likes shade. Summer is its peak growth period. When the sunlight is too strong, it must be shaded to avoid the leaves being burned. The shading material can be removed after October.

3. Temperature: The suitable growth temperature for Phalaenopsis is 18-28℃. In summer, the plant should be placed in a cool and ventilated place to help it survive the summer. In winter, the indoor temperature is sometimes below 10℃, which is not conducive to growth, so move it to a warmer place for growth.

4. Water: Do not splash water on the leaves when watering, otherwise it will cause leaf rot and other phenomena. In spring and summer, water once a day and spray 2-3 times appropriately. In autumn and winter, reduce the amount of watering and watering can be controlled to once every 2-5 days.

5. Fertilization: You can choose potassium dihydrogen phosphate or special fertilizer for orchids. The fertilizer concentration is about 0.1%-0.2%.

2. Breeding Methods

1. Pedicel germination method: first cut off the flowers, use a sterilized blade to remove the bracts on the upper end of the pedicel to expose the internode buds; use a cotton swab or sponge to apply germination agents or other hormones on the buds; place the treated plants in a semi-shaded place, maintain the optimal temperature of 25-28°C, grow new leaves after 2-3 weeks, and grow into Phalaenopsis seedlings after 3 months; cut the seedlings and transplant them into pots.

2. Heart-breaking germination method: first cut off the highest heart leaf at the top to destroy the growth point on the stem tip; after the wound is dried, choose a suitable disinfectant to apply to the node, and new buds will grow after 2-3 weeks; finally, after the new buds grow up, cut the growing seedlings and plant them, and you can get a new plant.

3. Pests and diseases

1. Anthracnose: It may be caused by lack of ventilation, so it should be placed in a cool and ventilated place for growth, and sprayed with Bordeaux liquid for disinfection.

2. Gray mold: The disease and spots may occur due to moisture. Pay attention to keeping the plant's growth environment dry during cultivation.

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