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Watering is a crucial part if you want Phalaenopsis to grow healthily and bloom charming flowers. Among them, selecting the appropriate watering tool and precisely controlling the watering frequency and amount are the secrets to successful cultivation.
Selection of Watering Tools:
Long-spouted Dripping Pot: The long-spouted dripping pot is an ideal watering tool for Phalaenopsis. Its unique design allows the water flow to drip precisely into the soil, avoiding direct impact on the leaves and flowers of the plant, and effectively preventing the rotting problem caused by water accumulation on the leaves. In addition, the long-spout design enables you to easily control the amount of water, ensuring that each watering is just right.
Spray Bottle: The spray bottle is also a good choice, especially when you need to spray the leaves of Phalaenopsis to increase the environmental humidity. However, please note that when using a spray bottle, avoid spraying the water mist directly onto the flowers to prevent rotting. At the same time, it is relatively difficult to control the amount of water with a spray bottle, and it requires some experience accumulation.
Tools for the Soaking Method: If you want to water Phalaenopsis using the soaking method, then a suitable water container is essential. Ensure that the container is large enough to accommodate the entire Phalaenopsis potted plant, and the material should be sturdy and durable to prevent water leakage or breakage. Place the Phalaenopsis potted plant in a container with an appropriate amount of water, and let the water slowly penetrate from the bottom of the pot until the soil surface is slightly moist. This method can ensure that the roots of the orchid absorb water fully while avoiding direct scouring of the roots by water.
Control of Watering Frequency and Amount:
Watering Frequency: The watering frequency of Phalaenopsis is not fixed but is affected by various factors such as the season, environmental temperature, humidity, and the dryness and wetness of the potting soil. In spring and summer, when Phalaenopsis is growing vigorously, it can be watered once every 2 to 4 days; in autumn and winter, due to the lower temperature and slow plant growth, the watering frequency should be reduced to once every 7 to 10 days accordingly. Before watering, insert your finger about 2 centimeters deep into the soil to feel the humidity. If the soil is dry, it needs to be watered.
Control of Watering Amount: Each time you water, ensure that the water can penetrate to the roots of the soil while avoiding water accumulation on the surface of the potting soil. Using a long-spouted dripping pot or the soaking method can effectively control the amount of water. During the watering process, let the water flow out from the bottom of the pot to ensure that the excess water is drained out. In addition, be careful not to water too much at one time to avoid waterlogging and rotting of the roots.
Watering Management during Special Periods:
New Plant Period: Newly purchased Phalaenopsis or Phalaenopsis after division or transplantation needs an adaptation period. At this time, the substrate should be kept slightly moist, and do not water excessively to avoid affecting the extension and absorption of the new roots.
Flowering Period: During the flowering period of Phalaenopsis, maintain an appropriate amount of water to keep the flowers beautiful and extend their lifespan. At this time, the watering frequency can be appropriately increased, but be careful to prevent root rot caused by excessive water.
Dormant Period: Phalaenopsis grows slowly during the dormant period. The watering frequency should be reduced, and the substrate should be kept slightly dry to prevent rotting.
Other Precautions:
Water Quality Selection: It is best to use rainwater, distilled water, or filtered water to water Phalaenopsis, and avoid using hard water or tap water containing chlorine.
Water Temperature Control: The temperature of the water during watering should be close to room temperature to avoid causing damage to the plant.
Environmental Ventilation: Maintaining a good ventilation environment helps to reduce the growth of pathogens and lower the risk of Phalaenopsis getting sick.
By choosing the right watering tool and controlling the watering frequency and amount, you can create a more suitable growth environment for the Phalaenopsis at home.