How to pot and care for newly bought Phalaenopsis

1. How to pot

1. Remove from the pot: Newly bought Phalaenopsis orchids are usually packaged in plastic pots. When you get home, you can just cut the pot open to reduce damage. After removing the plant from the pot, remove the moss around the roots, taking care not to damage the roots. You also need to trim the dry roots, and then soak them in a solution of carbendazim for disinfection for about ten minutes. After soaking, take out and dry it for later use.

2. Prepare the potting soil: It has very high requirements for soil. It is recommended to mix sphagnum moss, bark and vermiculite to prepare the required matrix, which can ensure air permeability and water permeability. After preparation, it must be disinfected before use.

3. Planting in pots: After preparing the required substrate, you can put the sphagnum moss into the pot first, and then put the plant in. Pay attention to the roots to be stretched out and the outside of the roots should be wrapped with sphagnum moss. Then slowly fill in the prepared matrix.

2. How to maintain

Be careful when caring for newly purchased plants. It is best to place it in a ventilated and dark place first, let it adapt for a period of time, and then manage it normally after it resumes growth. It likes light but is afraid of direct sunlight. During later maintenance, you should also pay attention to the light and avoid direct sunlight. Also pay attention to the humidity issue. It likes moisture, so spray water frequently to keep the sphagnum moss moist, but no water should accumulate.