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Phalaenopsis is like an elegant princess from the tropical rainforest. Therefore, it has quite high requirements for the growing environment. Especially when it is cultivated indoors, conditions such as light, humidity, temperature, and ventilation need to be met. Every single detail among these can become an obstacle to its growth. However, flower - lovers who have already bought Phalaenopsis don't need to worry too much. The following text will reveal a very simple and effective secret of flower - cultivation for you.
One of the most important conditions for cultivating Phalaenopsis well is to prepare granular - medium soil for it. Due to the growth environment of Phalaenopsis, it particularly likes soil with excellent air permeability and drainage. Therefore, granular media such as perlite, coir pith, and bark are recommended. The characteristic of these granular media that is different from traditional soil is that they are less likely to accumulate water, thus avoiding the risk of the roots of Phalaenopsis rotting and dying.
Here comes the question. How to correctly use these granular media? First of all, the mixing ratio should be clear. It is recommended to mix perlite, coir pith, and bark in a ratio of 2:1:1. The medium prepared in this way is both breathable and moisture - retaining, which is extremely beneficial to the growth of Phalaenopsis. Secondly, pot - changing also requires skills. It is recommended to change the pot once a year, either in spring or autumn. When using new granular media, be careful to gently pat the roots, remove some hollow and caked old soil, and then place it in the new medium to ensure that the roots are fully spread out. Finally, there is the watering principle. Generally speaking, the "see - dry - see - wet" watering method is adopted for Phalaenopsis. Specifically, water it when the soil surface feels slightly dry. Each watering should be thorough, but avoid water accumulation at the bottom of the pot.
The reason why we advocate using granular media to cultivate Phalaenopsis is that in the process of cultivation, we found that when granular media are used for cultivation, as if by magic, the growth rate is significantly accelerated, the leaves become more emerald - green, and, more amazingly, the flower buds come out one after another and, in just a few months, bloom into brilliant and gorgeous flowers, filling the whole room with vitality.