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During the maintenance process, the leaves of phalaenopsis may sometimes get burnt for various reasons, which is undoubtedly a troublesome matter for flower lovers. What should we do when the leaves of phalaenopsis are burnt? Can the damaged leaves return to their original state?
The main cause of leaf burn in phalaenopsis is usually excessive light. Phalaenopsis itself does not like strong direct sunlight and is more suitable for growing in diffused light. If exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, the leaves will get burnt, manifested by the necrosis of local leaf cells, gradually turning white after water loss, and eventually possibly turning black. In addition, when the potting soil is wet after watering and then exposed to sunlight, the rising water vapor may also cause leaf burn; or if the phalaenopsis is suddenly moved from a place with weak light to a place with strong light, sunburn may also occur due to poor adaptation.
Measures to Deal with Burnt Leaves of Phalaenopsis
Shade in Time: Once the leaves of phalaenopsis are found to be burnt, they should be immediately moved to a shady place to block most of the light, leaving only a little diffused light so that the plant can carry out photosynthesis. The proportion of shading can be determined according to the situation. Generally, it is recommended to block about 70% of the light.
Increase Humidity: Phalaenopsis likes a humid environment. Therefore, after the leaves are burnt, the air humidity can be increased by spraying more water to create a relatively humid growth environment. It is more appropriate to keep the humidity above 70%, which helps the leaves to regain their vitality.
Use Growth Regulators: For leaves with more serious burns, growth regulators such as sodium nitrophenolate can be used to help with the recovery. After diluting sodium nitrophenolate with water, spray it on the leaves once every half a month to a month. This method can promote the growth of new cells and gradually restore the vitality of the leaves. However, it should be noted that growth regulators should be used in appropriate amounts to avoid excessive growth of the plants caused by overdose.
Prune the Damaged Leaves: If the leaves are severely burnt and cannot be restored, they should be pruned in time. Use sharp scissors to ensure that the cut is flat and smooth to prevent bacterial infection. Pruning can reduce the unnecessary consumption of nutrients and promote the healthy growth of new leaves.
For the burn damage of phalaenopsis leaves, if it has caused cell necrosis, then this part of the leaves cannot be completely restored to their original state. However, through reasonable maintenance measures, we can help the plant grow new healthy leaves, thereby maintaining the overall beauty and growth vitality of the plant. Therefore, although the burnt leaves cannot be restored to their original state, we can still make the phalaenopsis regain its vitality through maintenance.
The burn of phalaenopsis leaves is a common problem in the maintenance process, but as long as we take correct countermeasures, we can effectively reduce the degree of damage and even help the plant grow new healthy leaves. When maintaining phalaenopsis, we should pay attention to controlling the light intensity, maintaining appropriate humidity, using growth regulators reasonably and pruning the damaged leaves in time. Only in this way can the phalaenopsis thrive under our careful care.