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The Chinese New Year is coming in less than half a month. Many people are thinking about choosing their favorite flowers when visiting the flower market at this time. Among the rankings of these flowers, Phalaenopsis is the most popular choice. However, if you want these beautiful flowers to bloom at home for a long time, it is essential to choose healthy plants. The following is to share some tips on choosing Phalaenopsis plants.
When purchasing Phalaenopsis, the first step is to check the condition of the bottom of its rhizome. A healthy Phalaenopsis should have a firm and thick rhizome, and at the same time, any obvious signs of rot or disease should be avoided. In addition, you also need to pay attention to whether there is yellowing of the leaves, or insufficient number of leaves, or wrinkling or softening of the bottom leaves. Usually, the above situations are the most common ones, and it is not recommended to buy them at all, because these situations all reflect the unhealthiness of the plants. If you accidentally buy them, problems such as flower withering may easily occur during the maintenance process.
Secondly, when buying, you should also carefully check the texture and color of the flower buds. If the flower buds look soft or not plump, or their color is yellowish, it may indicate that the plant has been affected by stress or is not adapted to the environment. In this case, it is not recommended to buy them either.
Then, after checking the roots and flower buds, you also need to focus on the accompanying green leaves. For a healthy pot of leaves, they should be emerald green and full in shape. If you find that the leaves are withered, yellowish or damaged at this time, this is usually caused by the seller's poor maintenance. The reasons among them may be pest and disease problems caused by insufficient light or excessive watering. Plants in such situations are also not recommended to be purchased.
Finally, after screening out healthy plants, you can also pay attention to whether there are any defects or deformities. For a healthy Phalaenopsis, in addition to having sound rhizomes, emerald green leaves and plump flower buds, the overall shape of the plant should be upright, vigorous and lush.
In general, if you want to raise a pot of beautiful flowers, the first requirement is to choose a healthy plant, which can lay a good foundation for future maintenance.