How to choose the right phalaenopsis
How to choose the right phalaenopsis
Phalaenopsis - in the common folk orchid. To date, there are many varieties of this charming flower. But before you buy yourself phalaenopsis, you need to find out a lot of points that will help you grow a healthy and abundantly flowering plant.
Instructions
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The most important thing when buying orchids - carefullyexamine the root system of the plant. The healthy roots of the orchids are fairly thick - about 0.5-0.7 cm. If they are thinner, this means that the plant has been subjected to a lot of drying, and will soon die.
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The more roots the plant has, the better. Roots - this is an indicator of the vital forces of the plant, and hence the orchid will be abundantly blossoming.
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Also, the color of the roots of the plant is of particular importance. A healthy root system is usually a saturated green color. If the roots have a brown color, this indicates the rotting of the plant.
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Carefully inspect the leaves of the orchid. The healthy leaves of the plant are dark green, smooth and resilient. And most importantly - the leaves should not have any stains, holes, cuts, etc.
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It is best to choose an orchid with the smallestnumber of blossoming flower stalks. Firstly, the fewer the flower blossoms bloom, the more the orchid will please you. And secondly, the fewer of them, the younger the orchid, since the flowering period lasts from 3 to 8 months.
