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The simplest way to raise Phalaenopsis in family

Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
2020-07-20 08:33:39
Soil: for the cultivation of Phalaenopsis at home, the soil with air permeability, humus and weak acidity can be selected; temperature: 18-28 ℃, no less than 10 ℃ in winter; water content: water once a day in spring and summer, once in autumn and winter 2-5 days; light: shade in summer, appropriate light in autumn; fertilization: select the special fertilizer for Phalaenopsis, and stop fertilization in winter flowering period.

1. Soil

In the home cultivation of Phalaenopsis, you can choose breathable, humus, weak acid soil.

2. Temperature

The suitable temperature for the growth of Phalaenopsis is 18-28 ℃. In summer, the plant should be placed in a cool and ventilated place to help it through the midsummer. In winter, the indoor temperature is sometimes lower than 10 ℃, which is not conducive to growth, moving to a warm place to grow.

3. Moisture

In spring and summer, water once a day, and spray water 2-3 times with a watering can properly. In autumn and winter, reduce the amount of water, and water can be controlled once in 2-5 days. Do not splash water on the blade when watering, otherwise it will lead to rotten leaves and other phenomena. When spraying water, the spray head can be aimed at the outside of the flowerpot to increase the humidity of the surrounding air.

4. Light

Phalaenopsis is a kind of plant that likes shade. Summer is its vigorous growth period. When the sun is too strong, it must be treated with shading, and the leaves are burned. The sunshade material can be removed after October. Autumn can be appropriate for light, early and late temperature difference can promote flowering.

5. Fertilization

Potassium dihydrogen phosphate or Phalaenopsis special fertilizer can be selected, and the fertilization concentration is about 0.1% - 0.2%. Stop fertilizing in winter.

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