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It is believed that many flower lovers have raised Phalaenopsis, and its beauty is renowned as the "Queen of Orchids". However, during the conservation process, it has become a nightmare for many people. Among them, what is easily overlooked is its cultivation medium. Improper maintenance might even cause moss to grow inside the roots, and similar potential problems might be the omen of the gradual withering of the plants. In the following, we will introduce to you the things that should be noted when purchasing and cultivating Phalaenopsis.
Generally speaking, during the maintenance of purchased Phalaenopsis, there are no more than two reasons for finding moss in the cultivation medium. Firstly, it is due to excessive watering of the cultivation medium or using the same cultivation medium for a long time without replacement. Secondly, the root system was already corrupt when purchased, and the rotten situation persisted for more than half. All of these situations can lead to the growth of moss inside and pose a health threat to Phalaenopsis.
Then, how to judge whether the cultivation medium is healthy in daily maintenance? In fact, it is not difficult to observe whether the cultivation medium is normal. You can take photos at the beginning of the purchase for comparison, and then use a transparent flowerpot, which makes it easy to observe the internal situation. In daily life, it is necessary to maintain a good air permeability and good drainage environment for the cultivation medium. If a large amount of moss appears in the pot during the maintenance process, gently dig up the cultivation medium to see the latest state of the root system. If there are already signs of rot, it proves that the root system has been severely damaged.
It is recommended that when purchasing Phalaenopsis, in addition to observing whether the flowers and flower swords are intact, you should also carefully observe the health condition of the root system. Because if you choose a severely damaged root system, even if the later maintenance of Phalaenopsis is very careful, it still cannot blossom. For the situation where moss appears in the cultivation medium during the later maintenance, it is necessary to replace it with fresh cultivation medium in time and adjust the frequency of watering to avoid rotten roots caused by excessive watering.
In conclusion, the health of Phalaenopsis depends on a good cultivation medium. When moss is found in the cultivation medium during the maintenance period, be vigilant about whether excessive watering has caused a threat to the growth of the plants. It is recommended to carefully observe the health of the root system when purchasing Phalaenopsis, and replace the cultivation medium in time if found later.