How to prolong the flowering period of Phalaenopsis

soil

First of all, you need to choose the right soil, and the most important thing is whether it has good air permeability. For example, if you pour some water on the soil and it quickly leaks out from the bottom of the flowerpot, it means that the soil is very breathable. If there is no water leakage under the flowerpot, then such soil cannot be used because orchids are not easy to survive in such soil.

fertilizer

Phalaenopsis is a relatively easy plant to grow. Generally, you only need to change the soil once a year and no fertilizer is needed. But it would be better if you add some peanut shells or sphagnum moss to the soil. Never use nutrient solution, remember this.

Watering

Watering is a bit troublesome. Phalaenopsis needs to be sprayed with water every day. When it blooms, the flowers and aerial roots of the plant should be sprayed with a spray bottle. This can help prolong the flowering period of the plant. Just use water, do not use nutrient solution. Then you need to spray the leaves with water every morning, using clean water that has been left overnight.

illumination

In the north, you can place the flower pots in sunny places such as balconies and windowsills. Since the sunlight is generally softer when the flowers bloom, there is no need to worry about excessive light.