In the process of flower - growing, it's undoubtedly a thing that soothes the body and mind, because you can witness the flowers growing from weak to strong, from small flower buds to blooming brightly. However, if you choose the elegant "queen of flowers" - Phalaenopsis, you need to be quite careful in daily maintenance, because it's easy to encounter the problem of "root rot" if you're not careful.
First of all, it's necessary to understand the special characteristics of the roots of Phalaenopsis. Its original ecological environment is the tropical rainforest. Therefore, it prefers the planting materials with good air permeability and strong moisture - retaining ability more than other flowers. When choosing the cultivation materials, soil or garden soil often can't meet its needs, which will lead to poor root respiration and root rot. As for the choice, it's recommended to use the media that can maintain good humidity and have good air permeability, such as sphagnum moss, coir, and perlite.
After choosing the media, the selection of flowerpots is also a crucial matter. When choosing a flowerpot for Phalaenopsis, it shouldn't be too large, because too much potting soil will affect air permeability and drainage. At the same time, in terms of material, it's recommended to use plastic pots, ceramic pots, etc., which have better air permeability. This can reduce the risk of root rot.
In the maintenance of Phalaenopsis, besides paying attention to the media and flowerpots, when planting Phalaenopsis, it's necessary to fill the flowerpot evenly so that its roots can fully press the planting materials and help the plant absorb nutrients in the later stage. At the same time, there must be more drainage holes at the bottom of the flowerpot so as to ensure that water doesn't stay in the planting materials and cause unnecessary root - rot situations.
How to cultivate a gorgeous Phalaenopsis in daily life? Besides regularly paying attention to its growth status, watering and fertilizing in a timely manner, a good ventilation environment is also the key. It's recommended to open the window for ventilation at the right time. Never keep it in a closed, stuffy, and humid environment all the time. Finally, in addition to humidity, choosing suitable light is also one of the important factors for the healthy growth of Phalaenopsis. It's recommended to choose a position where the gentle light shines on the leaves. This can strengthen the growth ability and immunity of the plant.
All in all, Phalaenopsis is a rainforest plant. If you master the secret of preventing the roots of Phalaenopsis from rotting in maintenance, you can then fully master the technique of making it bloom.
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