Orchid flower, scientific name Phalaenopsis, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Phalaenopsis in the family Orchidaceae. Native to tropical Asia, it is named for its butterfly-like flowers, which are rich in color and beautiful in shape, and are popular ornamental plants. The following is an introduction to the growth habits and planting techniques of orchid flowers:
Growth habits
Light requirements: Orchid flowers prefer a semi-shady environment and are suitable for growing under scattered light. Direct sunlight may burn the leaves, but lack of light can affect the opening of the flowers and the health of the plants.
Temperature: Orchid flowers prefer warmth, and the suitable growth temperature is 18°C to 30°C. The night temperature can be slightly lower, but it should not be lower than 15°C, otherwise it may affect growth.
Moisture: Orchid flowers have high water requirements and need to keep the soil moist but not too wet. Too much water can cause root rot.
Soil: It is suitable to use well-drained and highly permeable culture media, such as water moss, bark, fern roots, etc.
Humidity: Orchid flowers like a high humidity environment, and the air humidity is best kept above 50%.
Cultivation techniques
Choose the right planting container: Choose a container with good air permeability and a drainage hole at the bottom to prevent moisture build-up.
Prepare the culture medium: You can use special orchid soil or prepare it yourself, such as mixing bark, water moss, fern roots, etc. in a certain proportion.
Planting: Gently unfold the roots of the orchid flowers, place them in a container with culture medium, and gently compact them so that the roots are in close contact with the substrate.
Watering: Water thoroughly immediately after planting, and then water appropriately according to the dryness and wetness of the soil to keep the soil moist but not too wet.
Fertilization: During the growing season, orchid-specific fertilizer or compound fertilizer can be applied, once a month.
Pruning and repotting: Cut off dead leaves and diseased branches in time, and repot in time according to the growth of plants.
Pest control: Conduct regular inspections and take timely measures to find pests and diseases, such as using pesticides for control.
Planting orchid flowers requires a certain amount of patience and care, maintaining a suitable growth environment, paying attention to watering and fertilization, which can effectively promote the healthy growth and flowering of orchid flowers.