How to make bonsai of Phalaenopsis

Potting method

When potted, the cultivation medium must have good ventilation, and the roots of ferns or aster are usually used to prepare the potting medium.

Dry the prepared roots, cut them into small sections about 5 cm long, then put them into peat or leaf mold, and then mix them thoroughly with coarse sand or perlite to make the final potting medium.

If you use an ordinary pot to make a Phalaenopsis bonsai, it is best to choose a porous pot. A shallow pot can effectively ensure air permeability, and a pot with a height less than the pot diameter is better.

You can also use wooden or metal baskets for cultivation, and tie the plants to branches or fern stems.

Usually you can put half a pot of broken tiles in the flowerpot to improve drainage. If you choose a basket, you should spread a thin layer of peat moss on the bottom of the basket to prevent the soil from losing through the gaps in the wooden strips or mesh.

Potted plant care

It is best to repot Phalaenopsis orchids once a year. The best time is when the plant's roots are regrowth (usually spring).

Whether you are potting or repotting, you should not water the plant immediately. In the first three or four weeks, it is generally sufficient to spray the leaves with water once a day.

A stable warm and humid environment all year round is most conducive to the growth of Phalaenopsis. It is best to maintain a temperature of 25-28℃ during the day and 18-20℃ at night.

It should be noted that Phalaenopsis has poor resistance to low temperatures and will stop growing if the temperature of the environment is below 15℃ for a long time.

Usually the environment for growing Phalaenopsis needs to maintain a humidity of 70-80% throughout the year. You can spray the leaves once a day. Spraying is the best method. Avoid leaving water droplets on the leaves. If water droplets remain overnight, black spots will appear on that part.

The cultivation of Phalaenopsis requires good ventilation to avoid a stuffy environment. Poor ventilation can easily lead to plant rot. In addition, moderate light is needed throughout the year, but direct sunlight should be avoided.