Grow and care Phalaenopsis orchid - Moth orchid

Phalanenopsis is the orchid of everyone, because they are easy to grow in the house, where they do not require much care to be able to flower for an extended period of time.

 Orchid is one of the royal flowers with nuances of each species, beauty as well as aroma are different. For those who love the beauty of the large, beautiful and durable petals, it is impossible not to know as well as passionate about the beauty of the moth orchid or the name Phalaenopsis.

 This moth orchid is widely regarded by orchid growers as well as new orchid players. In recent years, this species has made the orchid more known than any other species. It leads to massive crossbreeding in many parts of the world, where the growing of orchids is relatively easy and provides for the wholesale market.

 Phalaenopsis is the orchid of everyone, because they are easy to grow in the house, where they do not require much care to be able to flower for an extended period of time. Being a warm-weathered species that prefers shady places, the interior of most homes will be the ideal environment for them, much better than over-heated and over-lit greenhouses.

 Phalaenopsis is also available for breeding with other relatives, such as Ascocenda, Doritaenopsis, Rhynchostylis and Vanda, resulting in a myriad of complex and unusual hybrid varieties.

IDENTIFY PHALAENOPSIS ORCHID - MOTH ORCHID

 The generic name from Greek means φαλαινα "Phalaena-like" and is probably a reference to the genus Phalaena, the name given by Carl Linnaeus to a group of large moths; the flowers of some species supposedly resemble moths in flight. For this reason, the species are sometimes called moth orchids.

Grow and care Phalaenopsis orchid - Moth orchid

 They are native throughout southeast Asia from the Himalayan mountains to the islands of Polillo, Palawan and Zamboanga del Norte in the island of Mindanao in the Philippines and northern Australia. Orchid Island of Taiwan is named after this genus. Little recent information about their habitat and their ecology in nature is available since little field research has been done in the last decades.

 Most are epiphytic shade plants; a few are lithophytes. In the wild, some species grow below the canopies of moist and humid lowland forests, protected against direct sunlight; others grow in seasonally dry or cool environments. The species have adapted individually to these three habitats.

 Possessing neither pseudobulbs nor rhizome, Phalaenopsis shows a monopodial growth habit: a single growing stem produces one or two alternate, thick, fleshy, elliptical leaves a year from the top while the older, basal leaves drop off at the same rate. If very healthy, a Phalaenopsis plant can have up to ten or more leaves. The inflorescence, either a raceme or panicle, appears from the stem between the leaves. They bloom in their full glory for several weeks. If kept in the home, the flowers may last two to three months after which a Phalaenopsis Orchid will need to conserve energy for further leaf, bud and root development.

 Some Phalaenopsis species in Malaysia are known to use subtle weather cues to coordinate mass flowering.

 The genus can be classified into two groups:

  • A group of species with a long, branched inflorescence (up to 1 m long) and large, almost round flowers with rose or white tints.

  • A group of species with short stems and less rounded, waxy flowers with more pronounced colors.

GROW AND CARE PHALAENOPSIS ORCHID - MOTH ORCHID

 Many people think that Phalaenopsis Orchid is one of the popular orchids and is very easy to grow and is especially suitable for those who are new to orchids. Because this orchid grows compact, easy to flower and colorful flowers, can withstand weak light. For experienced people, this orchid flower is a great reward for caregivers.

 In addition to knowing how to grow phalaenopsis, how to care for phalaenopsis, we must pay attention to the conditions to help this orchid's variety grow best.

1. Ideal temperature and humidity for grow and care Phalaenopsis orchid - Moth orchid

 Phalaenopsis is one of the tropical orchids whose growth and development are influenced by distinct rainy and dry seasons. Moth orchids appears only in moist forests or streams.

 Phalaenopsis orchid does not have a holiday season because there is no significant variation between rain and dry season where this orchid lives, despite the unfavorable weather during the dry season. In the rainy season, moth orchid can grow a bit slower in natural conditions.

Grow and care Phalaenopsis orchid - Moth orchid

 The most suitable temperature for growing phalaenopsis: daytime is 25-28 ° C, at night is 18-20 ° c, the stage of nursery seedling requires night temperature is 23 ° c. If the temperature of this orchid grows below 15 ° C, the roots stop absorbing the nutrients, the growth stops, even the cold will cause bud and flower loss or cause the petals to appear some small spots that affect the beauty of flowers.

 The minimum moisture content for Phalaenopsis is 60%.

2. Ideal light for grow and care Phalaenopsis orchid - Moth orchid

 Phalaenopsis is very afraid of light directly illuminated, so it is necessary to have shading measures at the same time depending on the orchid age that measures the light to plant appropriate. During the nursery, the demand for light for the phalaenopsis is 10,000 - 12,000 lux, the dormancy period is 12,000 - 20,000 lux, the flowering period is 20,000 - 30,000 lux and the most effective light of this species is 30%. Therefore, with the plant growers, the cover is 70% coverage is best. This is the only orchid that can tolerate low light, but in reality the demand for light is much higher. Therefore, they should not be placed in shady places because light is needed for growth and flowering.

 For the Moth orchid, not a set of dark green leaves means that they have good growth and are suitable for flowering, and that plants grown under no light conditions are less resistant to disease. Phalaenopsis orchid is placed in diffused light with a light yellow foliage that is the best. Plastic sheets or plastic lace nylon 1m is used for recreational purposes to hang them in places such as porches.

3. Watering for Phalaenopsis orchid - Moth orchid

 In different seasons, the amount of water used is different. Different cultivars can vary in water content. As the leaves of Phalaenopsis is quite thick, the water contained in the leaves is quite good, so the orchid bear good dry. In the spring, the humidity is high, so water once for 3 to 7 days for the phalaenopsis: summer, autumn, high air temperature, strong evaporation, usually 1-2 days watering once; In low temperature winter, humidity is low, to ensure certain conditions of moisture and to prevent water storage, if the leaves stored water will cause cold leaves. So usually after 10am and before 15pm watering. If the conditions permit after watering, allow the plant to be ventilated so that the water remaining on the leaf surface is evaporated to reduce the occurrence of the disease.

 Watering principle: keep cultivars sometimes dry, sometimes wet; if the cultivate is dry, water it and soak it well. Phalaenopsis is a species of orchid that has roots in the air so the ventilation of the root system will play an important role in the growth and development of plants. When moss is used as cultivate, if the water is in the moss for a long time, the water will fill the empty gaps, the outside air can not enter the roots leading to oxygen deficiency, causing the roots are not breathing normally, processes physiological decline, roots can not absorb water and nutrients. At the same time, due to the lack of oxygen, microorganisms with organic decomposition function can not function normally, affecting the supply of nutrients, causing anaerobic microorganisms increase the acidity of the cultivate; create some acids such as HSO4; NH4 ... makes the roots poison. In the process of growing moth orchids are often encountered phenomena can be sour smell stinky, is because the cultivate is too long wet days.

4. Fertilizer for Phalaenopsis orchid - Moth orchid

 Phalaenopsis orchid fertilizer should be applied throughout the year and should be applied periodically as well as regular, every 2 weeks. Fertilizer should be applied 6 - 30-30, cyclical throughout the year. The content of each serving is 1 teaspoon for 4 liters of water.

 For orchid growers, it is recommended to apply fertilizer with a shorter time than once a week with the content reduced by half. According to some experience, it should be diluted in several times, the absorption of the roots will be better, because the Moth orchid does not store nutrients.

5. Ventilation of Phalaenopsis orchid - Moth orchid

 Unlike other orchid species, the moth orchid needs ventilation, which is also one of the factors related to the common rot disease in orchids. The larger the ventilation, the less disease the plant is because it helps the plant after irrigation. However, proper ventilation should be provided if excessive ventilation can cause dehydration and leaf drop.

 Depending on the place of planting as well as how fast the wind to choose the structure of the substrate for a reasonable. Often the cultivation of Phalaenopsis is similar to other single species such as Vanda, Rhynchostylis... so if the wind level 6 or more, the substrate must be sealed to satisfy the amount of water evaporated too large. In contrast, the substrate must have holes to avoid the appearance of dangerous germs

6. Pots, substrate and planting methods for Phalaenopsis orchid - Moth orchid

 One of the best ways to grow moth orchids is that the pots should be as airy as possible and as potted as the only substrate. However, this applies only to places where the relative humidity, ventilation and climate are harmonious.

 The pots have to be clean, without any signs of pests, and often growers use charcoal, brick and clay to make substrates for moth orchid. Two years should replace the pot once, if the size of the plant is too large can shorten the pot life.

 You should replace pots such as: imbalance between pots and plants, broken pots, damaged cultivate ... You can replace pots simply by smashing the old pots or can leave the old pots into the new pots.

Grow and care Phalaenopsis orchid - Moth orchid

PEST CONTROL WHEN GROW AND CARE PHALAENOPSIS - MOTH ORCHID

 Like other orchid species, moth orchid often encounters certain pests and diseases. With rotting symptoms appearing on the plant, you need timely preventive measures as this disease can kill the plant in a few days.

 If leaves and roots are rotten, you can use a knife or scissors to cut off the disease and, if possible, you can remove whole leaves and roots. Cuttings must be sterilized by Vadolin and Zined (you should not use scissors to cut any orchid unless it is again sterilized) and should isolate the diseased plants quickly as they can spread to other plants very quickly.

 Phalaenopsis orchid can still be bitten by some insects, some species such as kittens, small aphids that the naked eye can not see. If observed on the leaf surface with the appearance of bluish gray, rusty surface, it is likely that your orchid has been bitten by insects. With some of these symptoms many people mistakenly think of viruses.

 Not only that, but also some species of aphids also cause significant consequences. The gardener can use Serpa with half a tablespoon for 4 liters of water, resulting in more certain. In addition, you can also water tea diluted to moth orchid daily, not only stimulate the spread but also to kill the disease.

SOME VARIETIES OF PHALAENOPSIS ORCHID TO START PLANTING

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SOME SPECIES AND HYBRIDS OF PHALAENOPSIS ORCHID WITH CARE TIPS AND CULTURE SHEET:

  1. Phalaenopsis amabilis - The Lovely Phalaenopsis
  2. Phalaenopsis amboinensis - The Amboin Island Phalaenopsis
  3. Phalaenopsis aphrodite - Aphrodite's Phalaenopsis - Goddess of Fertility
  4. Phalaenopsis appendiculata - The Small Appendage Phalaenopsis
  5. Phalaenopsis Barbara Moler x venosa - Phalaenopsis hybrid
  6. Phalaenopsis bastianii - Bastian's Phalaenosis
  7. Phalaenopsis bellina - The Beautiful Phalaenopsis
  8. Phalaenopsis buyssoniana - Buysson's Phalaenopsis
  9. Phalaenopsis celebensis - The Celebes Phalaenopsis
  10. Phalaenopsis chibae - Chiba's Phalaenopsis
  11. Phalaenopsis cochlearis - Spoon-like Phalaenopsis
  12. Phalaenopsis corningiana - Corning's Phalaenopsis
  13. Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi - Deer Antlered Phalaenopsis
  14. Phalaenopsis deliciosa - The Delicate Phalaenopsis
  15. Phalaenopsis difformis - The Dark Brown Phalaenopsis
  16. Phalaenopsis doweryensis - Dowery's Phalaenopsis
  17. Phalaenopsis equestris - The Horse Phalaenopsis
  18. Phalaenopsis fasciata - The Striped Flower Phalaenopsis
  19. Phalaenopsis fimbriata - The Fimbriate Phalenopsis
  20. Phalaenopsis fuscata - Darkened Phalaenopsis
  21. Phalaenopsis gibbosa - The Phalaenopsis with a pouch-like swelling
  22. Phalaenopsis gigantea - The Gigantic Phalaenopsis
  23. Phalaenopsis hieroglyphica - The Hieroglyphic Phalaenopsis
  24. Phalaenopsis honghenensis - The Honghen Phalaenopsis
  25. Phalaenopsis hygrochila - The Moist Lip Phalaenopsis
  26. Phalaenopsis inscriptiosinensis - The Chinese Character Phalaenopsis
  27. Phalaenopsis javanica - The Javanese Phalaenopsis
  28. Phalaenopsis kunstleri - Kunstler's Phalaenopsis
  29. Phalaenopsis lindeni - Linden's Phalaenopsis
  30. Phalaenopsis lobbii - Lobb's Phalaenopsis
  31. Phalaenopsis lowii - Low's Phalaenopsis
  32. Phalaenopsis lueddemanniana - Lueddemann's Phalaenopsis
  33. Phalaenopsis maculata - The Spotted Phalaenopsis
  34. Phalaenopsis malipoensis - The Ma Li Po Phalaenopsis
  35. Phalaenopsis mannii - Mann's Phalaenopsis
  36. Phalaenopsis mariae - Maria's Phalaenopsis
  37. Phalaenopsis mentawaiensis - The Mentawai Islands Phalaenopsis
  38. Phalaenopsis micholitzii - Micholitz's Phalaenopsis
  39. Phalaenopsis Mini Mark - Phalaenopsis hybrid
  40. Phalaenopsis mirabilis - The Wonderful Phalaenopsis
  41. Phalaenopsis modesta - The Modest Phalaenopsis
  42. Phalaenopsis mysorensis - The Mysore Phalaenopsis
  43. Phalaenopsis pallens - Pale Colored Phalaenopsis
  44. Phalaenopsis pantherina - The Panther-Like Phalaenopsis
  45. Phalaenopsis parishii - Parish's Phalaenopsis
  46. Phalaenopsis philippinensis - The Philippine Phalaenopsis
  47. Phalaenopsis pulchra - The Beautiful flowered Phalaenopsis
  48. Phalaenopsis pulcherrima - The Beautiful Doritis
  49. Phalaenopsis reichenbachiana - Reichenbach's Phalaenopsis
  50. Phalaenopsis sanderiana - Sander's Phalaenopsis
  51. Phalaenopsis schilleriana - Schiller's Phalaenopsis
  52. Phalaenopsis speciosa - The Beautiful Phalaenopsis
  53. Phalaenopsis stobartiana - Stobart's Phalaenopsis
  54. Phalaenopsis stuartiana - Stuart's Phalaenopsis
  55. Phalaenopsis sumatrana - The Sumatran Phalaenopsis
  56. Phalaenopsis Sweet Memory - Phalaenopsis hybrid
  57. Phalaenopsis taenialis - The Bandage-Like Phalaenopsis
  58. Phalaenopsis tetraspis - The Four Shield Phalaenopsis
  59. Phalaenopsis thailandica - The Thailand Phalaenopsis
  60. Phalaenopsis venosa - The Veined Phalaenopsis
  61. Phalaenopsis violacea - The Violet Phalaenopsis
  62. Phalaenopsis viridis - The Green Phalaenopsis
  63. Phalaenopsis wilsonii - Wilson's Phalaenopsis
  64. Phalaenopsis zhejiangensis - The Zhejiang Phalaenopsis

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