Description
Lighting. The most important thing when choosing a place for an orchid is to avoid direct sunlight. A diffused but constant light is ideal.
Temperature regime. Flowering lasts longer with light shade and a temperature of +18-25 ° C. The usual temperature range is +18-25°C. Orchids are afraid of drafts and subzero temperatures.
Soil. The orchid needs a loose soil-less substrate. The main component of the soil for the phalaenopsis orchid is fine and medium-sized bark, as well as moss. Since the orchid is an epiphyte, that is, it grows not in the soil, but on other plants, more often trees, sometimes on rocks.
Watering. Water with settled water after the soil is completely dry. The plant should not be allowed to stay dry for a long time. The need for watering can be determined by the roots, which become light-colored. The roots of Phalaenopsis, soaked in moisture - bright green in color. Once a month, the orchid should be watered under the shower. After watering, the leaves should be wiped dry.
Transplanting. It is better to transplant the orchid in spring. In winter, trim the flower stalks that have already bloomed. If you bought a healthy flowering orchid, then there is no need to transplant it. To make sure that there are no pests in the pot, you can lower the pot with the plant in a basin of warm water for 30 - 40 minutes, covering the surface of the pot with a net, so that pieces of bark do not float away. Transplanted usually in the case if the substrate has already fallen into disrepair every two or three years. Over time, the substrate gets moldy, becomes brittle, brittle, some black and smells sour. This is the time for replanting, usually after flowering.
