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Phalaenopsis is deeply loved by many flower friends because of its unique appearance. Its flower posture is like a butterfly flying when the wind blows, and its flower language is I love you, symbolizing noble and elegant, and also has the title of "the queen of orchids abroad". Every holiday, many flower friends will put a pot of phalaenopsis at home.

So how exactly should phalaenopsis be raised? Many flower friends will be confused about whether to use pine bark for breeding or sphagnum moss for breeding. In fact, both methods are suitable for raising phalaenopsis, but each has its own advantages and disadvantages. If pine bark is used for breeding, it can be breathable and retain water, and in addition, pine bark is also rich in trace elements, which is beneficial to the growth of phalaenopsis.
However, it also has disadvantages, the biggest drawback is that it is very easy to rot. Especially in the humid and rainy weather in April and May, the humidity is very high, and the pine bark is easily rotted, which makes the roots of the phalaenopsis involved, and even leads to pests and diseases.
Let's talk about raising phalaenopsis with sphagnum moss. Sphagnum moss is a type of bryophyte, and it is also very suitable for the growth of phalaenopsis in terms of air permeability and water retention. At the same time, the water absorption capacity of the sphagnum moss is very strong, which can keep the roots of the phalaenopsis moist for a long time and help the growth of the phalaenopsis.
In winter, the good function of the sphagnum moss is that it has a thermal insulation effect, which can provide a certain protection for the phalaenopsis in winter.
There are benefits, of course, there are also not good places. The disadvantage of the sphagnum moss is that it is very easy to breed bacteria, and it will also cause the roots of the phalaenopsis to be infected. So if we choose to raise with sphagnum moss, we must remember to replace and disinfect the sphagnum moss regularly during the process of raising.
In our daily life, we can decide which one to choose according to our own maintenance conditions. If you are not afraid of trouble, you can choose the method of raising with sphagnum moss. If the living environment is relatively dry and the ventilation is also good, you can try to raise phalaenopsis with sphagnum moss. If the living environment is more humid, perhaps pine bark is more suitable for raising phalaenopsis.