How to propagate Phalaenopsis by cuttings?

Phalaenopsis is a flower that many people like. It has a unique shape and elegant flowers. It has a very high ornamental value when it blooms. Many people have potted plants in their homes. When it comes to Phalaenopsis, many people want to know about cuttings. So how do you propagate Phalaenopsis by cuttings? Let’s learn more about it below.

How to propagate Phalaenopsis by cuttings?

1. Do not pick branches for cuttings at will. Usually, after the flowering period, new buds will grow on its pedicels. When the buds grow to 5 cm, they can be cut from the branches, and the wounds can be disinfected with rooting powder or wood ash, and wait for the wounds to heal naturally.

2. Before inserting the branches into the soil, the soil can be disinfected with carbendazim to prevent the cuttings from taking root. You can plant the cuttings 2 to 3 cm deep, compact the soil and water it to keep it moist, and wait for the sprouts to take root.

3. After the Phalaenopsis orchid branches are cut into the soil, you can wait for a week and water them every 3 days. After waiting for the branches to take root again, you can apply appropriate fertilizers. During the rooting process, you can place them in the sun and take good care of them. With the help of the sun, they can take root and sprout quickly.

How else can Phalaenopsis be propagated?

1. High bud propagation

The buds on the Phalaenopsis flower stalks will slowly grow some high buds, and these high buds will slowly grow leaves and roots. When the leaves grow to more than 3 to 4 pieces and the roots grow to 3, about 5 cm in length, they can be cut off and recultivated.

2. Propagation of pedicel tissue culture

The pedicels of Phalaenopsis are usually pruned before the flowers fade. The cut pedicels can be divided into sections, and each section must have at least one growth node. The cut pedicels can be cut into multiple sections and propagated at the same time, which can increase the success rate of seedlings growing from buds.

3. Short-cut propagation

The third method of propagating Phalaenopsis is pruning, which is commonly known as "beheading". It is to cut off the branches or stems of the plant. This method can be used for reproduction, but it is usually used on older plants. If they are not strong enough and have only been raised for one or two years, this method is not suitable.

4. Pinching (topping) propagation

If you cut off the tender buds and branches at the top directly, the Phalaenopsis will not be able to grow upward again, and it will grow many buds at the bottom of the rhizome .

That’s it