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When the flowers of Phalaenopsis bloom, the petals are layer upon layer. From a distance, they look like butterflies dancing gracefully and nimbly. In the flower market, Phalaenopsis are sold in almost every corner. Some Phalaenopsis have many flower buds, as if they are about to bloom, while others have each flower blooming brightly on its own. So, what pitfalls should we pay attention to when it comes to home cultivation?
How can we say that we are cultivating Phalaenopsis well at home? It is not an annual flower. Many flower enthusiasts have the question of whether the medium inside the orchid should be replaced every one or two years or never replaced at all. What exactly is the explanation for this? Will the sphagnum moss turn acidic after being used for a long time? Because if the sphagnum moss is not replaced for too long, the side facing the sunlight will turn green. Will these green substances release something that has an impact on the orchid?
In response to the questions from flower enthusiasts above, the editor will provide some answers. Generally speaking, the reason why we use transparent plastic pots for Phalaenopsis is that, firstly, we can directly observe the growth state of the roots, and secondly, it allows the roots of the orchid to carry out photosynthesis. In fact, during actual cultivation, when using a transparent plastic pot, if the light shines on the same side for a long time, moss is likely to grow on the edge of the sphagnum moss, which is actually not good for the roots. Therefore, the transparent plastic pot is effective for scattered light with a stable light source. For the plants cultivated at home, the light is relatively unstable, sometimes strong and sometimes weak. In this case, it is best to put an opaque plastic pot outside the transparent one.
There is also the matter of the sphagnum moss. The sphagnum moss will indeed acidify and decay over time. However, there is no fixed time for it. So, there is no need to replace the sphagnum moss according to a specific time, nor should it never be replaced. Instead, we should look at the state of the Phalaenopsis plant. If it is not growing well or there are problems with the roots, it is time to replace the sphagnum moss.
Finally, the way of watering and cultivation also has a great impact on the sphagnum moss. If the watering is well controlled, the sphagnum moss will not change much in a year. However, if the watering method is incorrect, the sphagnum moss will easily rot. Therefore, the durability of the sphagnum moss is related to watering. The principle of watering should be "water when the soil is dry and stop when it is wet". Following this principle can make the Phalaenopsis grow healthily.