How to grow Phalaenopsis at home?

Phalaenopsis is a very popular flower . It has beautiful flowers, a long flowering period, and many varieties. Many people grow it at home. So how do you grow Phalaenopsis at home? Let’s learn more about it below.

1. Soil

When planting Phalaenopsis, you should choose loose, breathable acidic soil that is rich in nutrients. The soil can be acidic soil rich in humus, and an appropriate amount of pebbles, pine needles, etc. can be added to make the soil more breathable.

2. Watering

Phalaenopsis is a water-loving flower and is not drought-tolerant. In spring and summer, the temperature is high and the water loss in the soil is fast, so you can water it once a day; in autumn and winter, the temperature drops and the water loss in the soil slows down, so you can water it once every 2-5 days. When watering, do not pour water on the leaves of Phalaenopsis, as this will easily cause the leaves to rot.

3. Temperature

Phalaenopsis grows best at temperatures between 20-30°C. If the temperature exceeds 35°C, it will lead to an increase in diseases. Of course, when the flower buds are growing, they need a temperature of 15-18℃ to germinate, but the temperature must be raised immediately after the buds open.

4. Lighting

Phalaenopsis likes light, but is afraid of direct sunlight. When keeping it indoors, you can place it near a well-ventilated window and give it two hours of sunlight every day, or sufficient scattered light will also be fine. Provide adequate shade in the summer as the strong light can easily burn the leaves.

5. Fertilization

Phalaenopsis needs fertilizer to grow, and it should be applied in small amounts frequently. During the growing period, you can use multi-element fertilizer. During its bud formation period, potassium dihydrogen phosphate should be used. Stop using fertilizer when the first flower bud opens.

6. Ventilation

Phalaenopsis likes a well-ventilated environment, so open windows frequently for ventilation. Especially after watering, allow ventilation to take away some excess moisture so that water does not easily accumulate.

7. Pruning

After all the Phalaenopsis buds have withered, they need to be cut off in time. If the roots of the Phalaenopsis have grown outside, you need to change the pot for the Phalaenopsis. At this time, you can cut off the part above the root, cut it into two halves and plant it in two pots.

That’s it