Cultivation methods and precautions of Phoenix orchid

How to cultivate Phoenix orchid

Soil and Fertilization

If it is a potted plant, the commonly used soil is a mixture of leaf mold and coarse sand. When the pot needs to be changed in spring, the old soil at the roots of the plant needs to be removed, and then the dead roots and rotten roots need to be cut off. When new leaves grow, the old leaves also need to be cut off. Organic liquid fertilizer can be applied once or twice a month during the growth of the plant.

Watering

The plant Phalaenopsis is relatively drought-resistant and can generally grow well as long as it is neither dry nor wet. However, it should be noted that it must be watered sufficiently in the summer, and it is best to spray the leaves every day and maintain a high air humidity so that the leaf color will be more beautiful. Generally, the Phoenix orchid stops growing after entering winter, so it is necessary to control water and apply fertilizer.

Growth environment

Phoenix orchid grows well in a warm, humid and sunny environment. It is drought-resistant, cold-resistant and shade-tolerant. It is not very demanding on the soil and has strong adaptability.

Precautions for breeding of Phoenix orchid

Diseases and their prevention

Common diseases and pests of Phoenix orchid are leaf spot and leaf spot. If it suffers from the above two diseases, you can spray it with 1000 times diluted 0% methyl thiophanate wettable powder.

Pests and their control

Common pests of Phalaenopsis include scale insects, whiteflies and fall moths. If infected with the above pests, spray them with 1000 times diluted 40% oxydemeton-methyl emulsifiable concentrate.

The above are the cultivation methods and precautions for Phoenix Orchid. If you cultivate it carefully, you will definitely reap rewards!