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Many people like Phalaenopsis orchids because of the particularly radiant and eye-catching appearance of their flowers, which is truly dazzling. When many people buy them, they will ask the flower shop owner how long the flowering period of the Phalaenopsis orchid is and what they should pay attention to during its cultivation. Usually, in order to make you make a purchase, the shop owner will briefly introduce the cultivation knowledge, leading you to misunderstand that it can be cultivated in the same way as other flowers.
In fact, to cultivate Phalaenopsis orchids, you just need to clearly understand several common problems. As long as you don't go wrong with the cultivation methods, overall, it is quite suitable for lazy people to cultivate. First of all, for the Phalaenopsis orchid you just brought home, do you need to change the planting medium immediately? Actually, there is no need! As long as the original planting medium is not rotten or smelly, it can still be used. Some flower enthusiasts say that they repotted the Phalaenopsis orchid as soon as they got home, and the flower grew very well. That's because they have rich experience. If you are a novice, you must not do this.
Can the Phalaenopsis orchid with a flower stalk be repotted? It is possible, but novice friends had better not make any unnecessary moves. If you completely disassemble it for repotting, there is a high probability that you will damage the roots, and the flowers will also fall off. As long as there is no moss growing on the outside of the sphagnum moss or the roots are in good condition, there is no need to repot. Some people also think that if the Phalaenopsis orchid doesn't have a flower stalk, applying more flower-promoting fertilizer will make it bloom. In fact, this is wrong. The emergence of a flower stalk is mainly related to temperature and temperature difference, and the fertilizer only plays an auxiliary role.
If you see a black spot on the neck of the Phalaenopsis orchid, don't be in a hurry, because it may not necessarily be black rot. It may just be lignified. Specifically, if it is black rot, it will feel black, soft and rotten to the touch. In case of a mild situation, water it less and let it dry. In a severe case, you need to remove the rotten part, or even cut off the upper part and cultivate it again.
Some people always say that Phalaenopsis orchids should be cultivated in a relatively dry environment, but this doesn't mean not watering them at all. You should water it when it is slightly moist after drying. Water it less each time, and don't pour a large amount of water quickly. Let the soil dry out a bit faster, which is the best for the plant. If there are rotten roots during cultivation, don't rush to trim them immediately. This may be caused by the long-distance transportation from the flower grower to the flower shop. There are probably only a few rotten roots in this case, and you don't need to pay too much attention. In addition, white and yellow roots are not bad roots. This is caused by a lack of sunlight. Some varieties even have red roots. Only those roots that are black, soft and rotten are really bad roots.