Phalaenopsis Orchid - care

How to care for Phalaenopsis

For good growth of this type of orchid is very importantcorrect location. Ideally a window of the eastern direction, but direct sunlight in spring and summer should be avoided. The light day for phalaenopsis should last 12-14 hours, and the temperature of the content is from 18 to 28 ° C.

Often plant lovers, having acquired an orchid, do notlearn how to properly water phalaenopsis. And they begin to irrigate him, like an ordinary houseplant. As a result, soon you have to think about how to save phalaenopsis.

Watering at home for this plant insummer time is produced in 2-3 days, and in winter not more often than in 8-10 days. To water should be in the mornings slightly warm, settled by soft water. When watering, be careful that water does not remain in the center of the growth of leaves!

Two ways to water orchids:

1. Warm shower. Undoubtedly, orchids love tropical downpours, that's why they will like souls likewise. After the bark completely gets wet, you need to leave the plant alone for one hour, right in the bathroom. Then necessarily get wet with napkins water in the axils of the leaves. And only then put the pot on a permanent place, eliminating any drafts.

2. Immerse the pot in warm water for 10 minutes. After darkening the bark from the water, remove the pot and set it so that excess water can drain. Phalaenopsis loves high humidity, which can be provided with an atomizer.

In winter, a pot with a plant is better to put ona pallet with water and expanded clay in such a way that the roots with water do not touch. The phalaenopsis pot should be transparent from plastic, with a lot of drainage holes.

Fertilizers for Phalaenopsis

During growth, these orchids require additional fertilizationtwice a month. Fertilizers need to be chosen with a predominance of nitrogen. And when flower buds and buds begin to form, it is necessary to take fertilizers with an increased content of potassium and phosphorus. Only the usual dosage should be reduced by half. To make top dressing better after half an hour-hour after watering - this will protect the roots from burning.

Resuscitation of Phalaenopsis

• If the phalaenopsis yellow leaves - he oris punctured, or damaged by a flat red or spider mite. From the tick will help spraying with special preparations at least 3-4 times with a weekly break between them.


• If there are brown spots on the leaves and flowers, they are parasitic fungi that cause rot. In order to save phalaenopsis, it is necessary to cut the diseased parts, to carry out the treatment with a fungicide.


• If phalaenopsis withers, and the buds fall off, not opening up - it's likely stuffy. It is often necessary to ventilate the room with this plant.