How to take care of the fortune tree Phalaenopsis that I just bought home for the Chinese New Year

Money Tree

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Basic maintenance

Lighting: Place it in a brightly lit living room. It can be placed on the balcony in winter and needs to be shaded in summer.

Temperature: below 8℃, leaves are prone to water-soaked spots and fall off in a bronze color. When the temperature is below 5℃, all the leaves will fall off and some will die in severe cases. To safely overwinter, the temperature must be at least 8°C.

Watering: When the room temperature is around 12℃, it is not too little to water the money tree once a month. It is better to keep it dry than wet.

Frequently asked questions

Yellow leaves:

The yellow leaves of the money tree I just bought home are most likely due to temperature.

In winter, it is best to keep the room temperature at 18~20℃. If there is no heating, you can put a plastic bag on the money tree. Make sure to poke several holes in the plastic bag. You can also wrap the money tree's pot with cotton, cover the surface of the pot with a layer of sawdust, and then place it in a sheltered place.

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Phalaenopsis

(Author: whimsical7033 Source: Nitu.com)

Basic maintenance

Temperature: Temperature is of utmost importance in growing Phalaenopsis. Only by keeping the temperature between 16~30℃ can Phalaenopsis grow normally.

Moisture: Phalaenopsis likes a humid environment. Spray the Phalaenopsis on and around it every day to increase the humidity. It is best to have an air humidifier at home. Water when the soil is dry and wet.

Light: Phalaenopsis must be exposed to more sunlight before and after the flowering period to promote the germination of flower buds. It can be placed in a bright room at other times.

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Frequently asked questions

Temperature is too low:

This is the most common problem. Generally, the Phalaenopsis orchids bought during the Chinese New Year are grown in greenhouses. To put it simply, this is to force the flowers to bloom. If the temperature at home does not reach above 15℃, the Phalaenopsis orchids will easily experience bud drop.

At this time, it is best to increase the indoor temperature. Generally, flower lovers in the north who have heating can achieve this condition, while flower lovers without heating are best to turn on the air conditioner to control the temperature.

Overwatering:

If the soil in the pot is too moist, the roots will be uncomfortable and unable to breathe oxygen, which will be reflected on the surface, causing the buds to fall off.

Reduce watering and move the Phalaenopsis to a place with light to speed up the evaporation of water. Then water it only after the surface of the Phalaenopsis is dry. It is only necessary to water the sphagnum moss 1 to 2 times a month.

(Author: Meidi Image Source: Nitu.com)

Cyclamen

(Author: Red Rose Source: NetEase Blog)

Basic maintenance

Light: Cyclamen likes light, so you can place it on the south windowsill or south balcony, but it needs shade in summer.

Temperature: The suitable temperature for cyclamen growth is 15~20℃. The temperature during the flowering period in winter must not be lower than 10℃. In summer, the plant will stop growing and enter dormancy when the temperature is above 30℃, and it is easy to rot and die when the temperature is above 35℃.

Water: Cyclamen is very sensitive to water, so the soil must be kept moist every day. But no water accumulation.

Frequently asked questions

Wilting

The main reason why cyclamen wilts is lack of water. At this time, give it some water and it will recover quickly.

Low temperature

If the temperature is below 10℃, cyclamen will wilt very easily. If there is no heating in your home, you can move the cyclamen to the sun during the day and place it indoors at night to avoid cold winds.

camellia

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Basic maintenance

Light: Camellia is best placed on a south windowsill or south balcony with good light. Only with sufficient light can it grow normally.

Water: When watering, just follow the rule of watering when the soil is dry and then watering when it is wet. That is, when the surface 2 to 3 cm of soil in the pot is dry, water it thoroughly until water flows out of the small holes at the bottom. Before watering with tap water, let it sit indoors for 1 to 2 days.

(Author: laobao Source: NetEase Photography)

Frequently asked questions

Bud Drop

The main reason for bud drop is low temperature. Camellia buds are very easy to fall off once they are frozen. When the temperature is lower than 5℃, it is best to keep the temperature at 10~15℃. If the temperature exceeds 16℃, they will sprout prematurely and the buds will fall off.

Another reason is poor indoor ventilation. At this time, you can open the windows for ventilation when the temperature is high at noon. Be careful not to let the camellia get frozen at this time, otherwise the buds will fall off.

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