Tip 1: How to grow phalaenopsis
Tip 1: How to grow phalaenopsis
Of the whole variety of orchids, the largestpopularity in domestic floriculture uses phalaenopsis due to the huge variety of species and varieties, affordable price and relative unpretentiousness in care. In fact, to grow phalaenopsis at home is not difficult, given some of its features.
Instructions
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You can buy phalaenopsis in a specializedflower shop. The choice of phalaenopsis is very large, the color of flowers varies from a one-color cream white (phalaenopsis is pleasant) to stunningly beautiful combinations of several shades (for example, phalaenopsis Sander, Luddeman). Most often, when choosing a variety, they are guided by the general color scheme of the interior of the room, in which phalaenopsis will grow.
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To plant this plant, a specialsubstrate. You can buy a special substrate for growing orchids. Soil for orchids in the most minimal form - this is the usual boiled pine bark. Being an epiphyte, in natural conditions, phalaenopsis is attached to the tree bark by roots and absorbs moisture from the air, therefore it simply does not need dense, saturated soil. In order to protect the plant from diseases and pests, it is possible to add charcoal and sphagnum moss to the bark (in proportion to 3 parts of the pine bark, one part of the coal and moss).
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To plant this plant,Use a transparent pot for growing orchids. It is possible to use an ordinary pot, but the one who comes across the phalaenopsis cultivation for the first time will be more transparent. The fact is that the color of phalaenopsis roots can easily judge whether the flower is enough watering. Painted in bright green, the roots show that the plant has enough moisture. In the same case, when the roots acquire a pale grayish hue, the plant should be watered.
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Phalaenopsis needs to provide sufficientHumidity of air (not less than 35%, but not more than 70%), acceptable temperature (18-30 degrees Celsius) indoors, as well as sufficient lighting (plant photophilous, but do not put phalaenopsis on the southern window - direct sunlight for the whole daylight hours can ruin an orchid). Of course, in the depths of the room, it can not grow normally, but it will feel fine on the north window. If the humidity is less than 35%, then it is necessary to spray the plant from the spray gun at least twice a day.
Tip 2: Unusual Orchids (Part 2)
Orchids are one of the most unusual flowers in the world. What kind of shape this wonderful flower does not have. There are species that look like a dove, a shell and even a small monkey.
Instructions
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Habenaria radiata
Orchid - white heron can be found in China,Japan, Korea and the Far East of Russia. It can have up to 8 flowers per stem and each flower about 4 cm in size. Habenaria radiata is endangered in the wild because of habitat destruction, while it is difficult to grow in captivity. However, in Japan it is often grown in private gardens , in non-urbanized mountainous areas at an altitude of more than 500 m and on protected Japanese marshes.
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Peristeria elata
Orchid-pigeon grows from the CentralAmerica to Ecuador and Venezuela and is the national flower of Panama. The strangest thing is that this most delicate flower smells ... beer.Peristeria elata usually grows on the ground, but in the humid mountain forests, individuals that grow on tree trunks were found. Currently, the dove orchid is on the list of endangered plants.
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Phalaenopsis
Phalaenopsis resembles a flock of fluttering butterflies,landing on the plant. In nature, this orchid grows in Southeast Asia, the Philippines and northern Australia. A huge number of artificial hybrids were produced that were grown from more than 60 plant species. Phalaenopsis is one of the most popular orchids due to the variety of shapes and colors, and the plant is quite easy to grow in indoor conditions. In this case, adult orchids with a powerful root system can bloom all year round.
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Anguloa Uniflora
Orchid-tulip is also known under the namean orchid cradle or a boat. The flower is very similar to the baby lying in the cradle. Each flower is up to 10 cm wide and has the aroma of mint or cinnamon. The vegetation comes from Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru growing at a height of 1400 to 2500 m.
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Prosthechea cochleata
Orchid shell has pseudo-bulbs thatlook like a hood. The native land of the plant is Central America, the West Indies, Colombia, Venezuela. It is the national flower of Belize, where it is called the black orchid. In Florida, the shell-orchid is endangered and many wild plants have developed a system of self-fertilization (they have three anthers instead of one) .Prosthechea cochleata is widely cultivated in indoor floriculture. It's easy to take care of. With proper care blooms up to 6 months, with each individual flower can bloom within a few weeks.
Tip 3: Phalaenopsis: the maintenance and care
Growing an orchid in the home is an occupationnot for the lazy. This flower requires careful handling and constant care. Beginners are recommended to grow phalaenopsis orchid, as it is less whimsical and adapted to the content at home.
Phalaenopsis content
In natural conditions, the orchid lives, asrule, on the trees, so it should not be planted in the ground, but in a special substrate, bought in the store or cooked independently. In order to prepare a substrate for phalaenopsis, it is necessary to boil the dry bark of the pine, then dry it and boil again after a couple of days. After boiling again, cut the bark of the pine into small parts approximately 2-2.5 cm in size. The obtained bark pieces must be mixed with pre-dried milled sphagnum moss, after which the substrate will be ready for use.
Orchid pot should be chosen whiteor transparent, because the roots of the flower will not overheat in the sun. The pot must have holes that will provide ventilation and prevent water stagnation.
At the bottom of the pot is recommended to place a drain,which is necessary for moving water. As a drain, small pieces of polystyrene should be used and it should occupy the fourth part of the pot. For the remaining three quarters, you need to lay out the substrate and only then place the orchid.
To transplant an orchid is recommended not more often than once in three years.
Lighting for Phalaenopsis
Orchid is a light-loving plant, but does not tolerate direct sunlight. The best option for an orchid will be a western or eastern window.
If the leaves of the flower become dark, then the plant does not have enough light, and if they have turned yellow or covered with spots - excess light.
Watering and feeding of phalaenopsis
In summer, the orchid should be watered through2-3 days, in winter - once or twice a week. It is necessary to make sure that the orchid substrate dries sufficiently during the intervals between waterings. Orchids do not like excessive watering.
To water an orchid follows thus: a pot with a flower put for 10 minutes in a basin with water, the substrate collects water through the holes in the pot. Use warm, stagnant water for irrigation.
Once a week in the daytime, the orchid should be sprinkled with warm water.
In addition to regular watering, it is recommendedadditionally to feed orchids with special fertilizers. During the growth and flowering of plants, fertilizing should be done once a week, the rest of the time - a couple of times a month.
