What is the best soil for growing Phalaenopsis? How to plant newly bought Phalaenopsis?

1. What kind of soil is best?

Phalaenopsis is an epiphytic plant and a type of orchid. It has high requirements for soil, so you need to pay attention to soil preparation when cultivating it. Do not use ordinary garden soil, as it will hinder its growth and make it difficult to bloom. The application is the soil with good drainage and air permeability. Plants can breathe and grow better in such soil environment and are not prone to root rot.

2. Soil preparation method

When cultivating Phalaenopsis, you can mix aquatic plants, bark and moss to prepare the soil, or you can mix it with sphagnum moss, charcoal, vermiculite or bark, or use clean sand, humus soil and fine ash to prepare it. The soil prepared in this way will be looser and more breathable. In addition, you should also pay attention to the pH value of the soil, which should be slightly acidic or neutral, and not too alkaline, otherwise it will also hinder growth. If you think it is too troublesome, you can go to a flower shop and buy soil specially made for growing Phalaenopsis, which can meet the growth needs and save you trouble.

3. How to plant

Its planting method is relatively simple. Prepare suitable potting soil according to the above method, then place the plant in the potting soil and carefully compact the soil. If the newly purchased plant comes with potting soil, it is recommended not to rush to change the pot or soil. First maintain it for a period of time, and then change it after the growth is stable. Otherwise, the plant will find it difficult to adapt to the new environment, which is not conducive to its growth.