On which window is it better to grow phalaenopsis orchids at home

On which window is it better to grow orchids (phalaenopsis)?

• Orchids grow in the jungle, on trees, and are nourished by their aerial roots. Therefore, when growing an orchid at home, keep in mind that the window should not go out into direct sunlight (since the plant can get burned), but also not be in absolute shade (the flower blooms worse, it can rot and wither). It is also worth preparing a well-ventilated root substance and not letting water stagnate. Faded sticks cannot be cut green, they can bloom again.

• Orchids can grow on any windows except the northern ones - although cold varieties are grown on the northern windows, in general, it is more up to you to choose a place for an orchid, but ... it is better to grow orchids on the eastern and western windows.

  It is known that an orchid, with an excess or lack of light, can change the color of the leaves, the usual color of the leaves, it is medium green, neither light nor dark.

  If - the south window, first of all you need to make a curtain in order to avoid burns later, a slightly diffused light will do, but ... not direct sunlight, and also do not forget about humidifying the air around the plant, orchids do not tolerate - if the room is dry air.

• Orchids love diffused light. But direct sunlight is destructive for them. Therefore, orchids should not be placed on the south side (if there is no other option, then you need to shade the window).

  The orchid is in good health and blooms on the eastern windows. In the morning, she receives a sufficient amount of light.

  If the window is large, and there is no shadow outside the window, you can even put the orchid on the northern windows.

  Western windows are also suitable for growing orchids.

On the example of phalaenopsis.

The orchid has a reputation for being capricious, demanding and very difficult to care for. In fact, this is not the case.

Growing an orchid in an apartment is no more difficult than other indoor plants.

Orchids grow well and bloom beautifully in an apartment on any light windowsill.

To better understand the features of caring for an orchid, you need to know

how they live in natural conditions.

There are thousands of orchid species in nature.

Orchids are found almost everywhere, with the exception of deserts and polar ice.

In Russia, everyone can meet a real orchid in the forest - this is the orchis and the two-leaved one.

But the most beautiful orchids live in tropical and subtropical forests, in conditions of constantly high temperatures and heavy rainfall.

Many of the orchids are epiphytes, the so-called "children of the air" (we are talking about them today) do not grow on the ground, but on the trunks and branches of trees.

The plant is provided with moisture and nutrients by numerous aerial roots by which they are attached to the bark of trees.

Orchid roots absorb rainwater from the air and precipitation, and nutrients are obtained from rotted plant residues that have accumulated in the bark.

In addition, the roots of such orchids, like the leaves, participate in photosynthesis, and turn green in the light.

And in order for the orchids to be comfortable in the apartment, you need to provide the roots of the plants

air circulation,
special watering
and a special substrate.

Despite the seeming difficulties, keeping an orchid at home is quite easy.

Phalaenopsis, which I will use as an example, refers to hybrid orchids that are adapted to be kept at home.

Phalaenopsis is called a "beginner's orchid" and it is no more difficult to care for it than for violets.

How do I choose a healthy plant?Buying flowering plants - you immediately see both the color and shape of the flowers - it's great.

Examine the selected flower carefully.

In a healthy plant, flower petals should be fresh, bright and firm.

Take a close look at the leaves, if they are bright green or reddish green, then the plant is healthy. The leaves should not have brown or dry spots, yellowness, cobwebs or mold.

The most important thing is to get a good look at the roots of the phalaenopsis.

According to the state of the root system, one can conclude about the state of the flower.

Due to the fact that phalaenopsis are often sold in transparent pots, it is not difficult to see and carefully examine the roots.

Healthy roots should be whitish-green, fleshy and firm.

If the substrate is dry, the roots will be light, silvery.

If wet, the roots are green.

Orchid roots crawling out of the top of the pot are a sign of plant health for many species.

To help the orchid move home from the store during the cold season, you need to protect the tropical flower. Wrap the plant with paper, newspaper, or carefully place the plant pot in a plastic bag. And do not leave the southern guest in the car for more than 20 minutes.

At home, place the flower in a place protected from direct sunlight with good ventilation for several days to help it survive the acclimatization.

In the life of a flower there were greenhouses, roads, shops ... Now he is finally at home :-)

Choosing a place for the orchid.Felenopsis will gladly grow on any bright window.

To find the best place, let's remember that orchids in the wild grow on trees and the sun's rays only hit them through the foliage of the trees.

Therefore, orchids prefer diffused light.

Ideal is east and west window, since it is about here that there is relatively good lighting in the winter and not such a scorching sun in the summer.

Phalaenopsis grows well on

southwest or southeast windows ... With this orientation, the plant can be placed both on the windowsill and on a flower stand, table or bedside table located next to the window, at a distance of no more than one meter from the window.

The orchid can grow on south window... But then in the summer you need to shade the flower, scatter direct sunlight. Shading can be removed in August-September, depending on the weather.

On the north window the orchid needs to be placed only on the windowsill, but here the phalaenopsis will grow well.In winter, on cloudy days, backlighting is desirable on the northern windows so that the duration of daylight hours is at least 12 hours.

It is enough to use such lamps every day from 18:00 to 22:00 hours.

In a word: In winter and autumn, orchids are best kept on the south and west windows, and in the spring and summer - on the east and light north windows.

If you notice that the leaves of your phalaenopsis have changed color, turned dark green, while they were light green or green-red, this means that the plant does not have enough light.

A sign of excess light is yellowing of the leaves and the appearance of brown or dry spots on them.

And one more note: phalaenopsis gradually leans towards the light, therefore, so that it does not lose its decorative effect, does not fall out of the pot or topple over, turn it periodically.

How to properly water an orchid.Three important rules:

1. Water should be done when the substrate is completely dry.
2. Water the orchids with warm water (room temperature).
3. Watering and spraying should be done in the morning or afternoon, so that the plant has time to dry out before night.
At night at low temperatures, the plant should be dry.

There are three ways to water:

1. Sprinkling

2.Dive

3.Using a watering can

1. Sprinkling.Closest to natural.

When the substrate is completely dry, we take the pot with the plant and carry it into the bath. We make a gentle stream of warm water and water the orchid on top until the substrate is completely wet.

2. Immersion.In the bathroom, we collect a basin / bucket of warm water and put the plant in a pot in this container for 10-15 minutes so that the substrate is completely wet.

3. From the watering can you can water, but then carefully watch that the entire substrate gets wet evenly. To do this, water not on one side, but around the entire perimeter of the pot.

With any method of irrigation, you must let the water drain freely!

To do this, place the plant pot on a wire rack and leave it for 20-30 minutes.

During this time, all excess moisture will be released, and the phalaenopsis will have time to dry.

In the case of watering from a watering can, be sure to pour excess moisture from the pan.

After watering, be sure to inspect the growth point, if water has accumulated in it, blot the moisture with a napkin. There is only one growth point (leaf funnel) in phalaenopsis, this is its heart and without it the plant will not be able to live and develop further.

During flowering, in the phase of active growth, the orchid requires frequent watering,

during the dormant period, when the plant has bloomed, phalaenopsis need to be watered less often.

Orient yourself like this, if the apartment is hot - water and spray more often, if it's cool - you need to water less often.

The plant will indicate a lack of moisture with shriveled withered leaves,

and waterlogging - with soggy, darkened and decaying roots.

Always remember that the roots need light and air, and the roots should never be in water.

If you are in doubt, water the orchid today or tomorrow, it is better to do it tomorrow.

If condensation continues to accumulate on the inside of the pot, it is too early to water.

The optimum moisture content for phalaenopsis is 60% - 80%.

Low air humidity in winter, when central heating is turned on in the apartment, is a weak point when keeping not only phalaenopsis, but also other plants.

How to increase the humidity in the apartment:-spraying of plants.

- pour expanded clay or small pebbles into the pallet, pour a little water and put a pot with phalaenopsis on top. The water evaporating from the pan will raise the moisture around the plant. In this case, the pots should never stand in the water!

- In winter, try to isolate the orchid from the hot and dry air from the battery.

Transfer The plant purchased now does not need a transplant.

But if you really want to transplant an orchid now, get ready first.

You need a pot and substrate for orchids.

In a blooming state, an orchid can only be overloaded.

Pot.

Specialized pots for orchids are sold with many holes for draining water.

Most often it is a plastic transparent pot.

Why plastic? We remember that the roots of phalaenopsis need air circulation. In the wild, orchid roots hang freely from tree branches, breathe freely, and are unlimited. To allow air circulation in the pot, make ventilation holes in the sides of the pot. In a plastic pot, this can be easily done with a screwdriver or soldering iron.

Why transparent? In a transparent pot, it is convenient to assess the state of the flower's root system. And, if problems are found, it may be rotten root areas, timely resuscitation measures should be taken.

Where can I get a transparent plastic pot?

Buckets of food, such as kebabs, will do.

To hide the unsightlyness of such a pot, place it in a decorative planter. Orchids look great in a variety of wicker, wood and bamboo baskets.

I do not recommend using ceramic utensils, as it will be difficult for the next transplant to separate the roots from the walls of the pot without damaging them.

Substrate.

The substrate for epiphytes consists entirely of bark, natural fibers, coal, moss, granular clay, cork, coarse sand with the addition of perlite or vermiculite. The main task of the substrate and containers for epiphytes:

- keep the plant upright

- keep a minimum of moisture around the roots

- it is easy to pass air to the roots of the plant.

That is why the substrate for epiphytes usually does not contain garden soil at all.

When should you replant your orchid?The signal that the orchid needs a transplant is the green part of the plant that has grown beyond the borders of the pot in width (the root system does not protrude above the surface of the pot!). The transplant should be carried out after the plant has bloomed. Usually, phalaenopsis has to be transplanted no more than once every two to three years.

How it's done:1. Carefully remove the orchid from the pot, being careful not to damage the roots (you may need to cut the pot to do this).

2. Pick out all the old substrate from the roots.

3. Cut off any dried or rotted roots with clean, sharp scissors. Sprinkle the cut points with crushed coal.

4. Take a pot 1 size larger than the previous one. Pour drainage (expanded clay) and some suitable new substrate on the bottom of the prepared pot. You can also put large, heavy stones at the bottom of the pot, with it the plastic container will be much more stable.

5. Place the plant in a pot and cover with new substrate. When falling asleep, shake the pot a little so that the mixture settles down better.

The soil mixture should freely fill the space between the roots of the orchid, lightly press down on the substrate, but do not over-compact it. Do not cover the root collar with the substrate, it should be open and located slightly below the level of the sides of the pot. Water the plant lightly and place in the shade for a few days to get used to it.

When the orchid has faded, you do not need to trim the flower arrow. Leave the decision to the phalaenopsis itself. If the peduncle does not dry out, then the next flowering will again be on this arrow. Only if the peduncle is completely dry can you cut it off.

Fertilizer.You can fertilize with a special fertilizer for orchids, with a predominance of nitrogen.

Ideally, once every two weeks.

There are opinions that "Kemira-Lux" with a concentration 2 times lower than for ordinary indoor plants, is also suitable for fertilization.

It is best to dissolve the fertilizer in immersion water.

Immediately after buying a new plant, it is not necessary to fertilize it; in the process of pre-sale preparation, the producers took care of this.

Diseases.An orchid can get sick from improper watering.Excessive watering at high or low temperatures leads to the development of fungal diseases such as rot, which can easily lead to the death of the entire plant.

Remember: After watering from the shower or after spraying, be sure to blot any water that gets into the leaf funnel. And never water or spray the plant overnight.

Phalaenopsis in indoor conditions, with proper care, lives for more than 7 years.

Phalaenopsis is one of those orchids that do not have a distinct dormant period. Therefore, under favorable conditions, phalaenopsis can bloom almost all year round.

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I hope I convinced you that to grow an orchid at home,

no harder than other indoor plants :-)

Many flower growers do not think about which window sill is best to place an orchid. But it depends on the correct choice of place how well it will grow and bloom.

Orchids are able to tell attentive flower growers how they feel on a particular window. For example, if you rearrange an orchid from the north to the east window, it can react to changes by releasing several peduncles at once or start blooming 2-3 times a year.

North window

For tropical plants, this arrangement is, of course, the most unfortunate. On the windowsill of the north window, they will miss the light both winter and summer... However, it so happens that all the windows in the house face the north side. What to do then? In this case, the only way out can be found in the creation of artificial lighting.

West window

Although the west window is lighter than the north window, this orchid placement option is also considered not very good, since in summer the sun falls on the windowsills of western-oriented windows only 3-4 hours a day. What can we say about winter: at this time it is dark here all day and night.

East window

If your windows face east, then the orchid will be comfortable here. in summer time... Direct sunlight looks into such windows from 8 to 12 in the morning. In winter on the eastern window, the epiphytes are sometimes a little dark.

Orchids on the window

South window

The location of the orchid on the south window is considered the most successful option. It is here that she receives the most light in winter. And even if you keep it without additional lighting, the plant still grows new leaves and flower stalks appear. However, in spring-summer period be careful. If the orchid is exposed to direct sunlight, it can burn the leaves. Therefore, it is advisable to shade the plant in hot weather. It should be remembered that such a nuisance often happens with those orchids in which the substrate constantly dries out. It must be kept moist all the time, then the risk of burns is significantly reduced. Bright sun rays are also dangerous because they heat the pot, which leads to the malfunctioning of the roots.

When choosing a place for orchids, you should first observe how the sun's rays move around the room during the day. This should help you with your choice.

The health and beauty of the Phalaenopsis orchid is directly influenced by lighting. I already wrote about this HERE. Since in the natural conditions of the tropics, the level of illumination practically does not change, then the plants themselves are in continuous growth: they constantly grow roots, leaves and peduncles.
In the conditions of apartments, Phalaenopsis go into hibernation in winter. This is due to a decrease in the level of illumination. In order for your beauties to enjoy flowering all year round, it is important to create optimal conditions. So, let's talk today about the location of the plant: on which window is it better to put the Phalaenopsis orchid?

West window.

Ideal for keeping Phalaenopsis in winter and summer. In summer, direct sunlight hits the western window only after lunch, so the plant does not burn. In winter, there is enough light on this window.

South window.

In winter, a great place for the Phalaenopsis orchid. But in summer it's dangerous. Direct sunlight at midday can cause severe burns on plant leaves. Sometimes such exposure to ultraviolet radiation is detrimental to the orchid. And the potted substrate dries out very quickly.

Under the scorching sun, the leaves of the orchid quickly evaporate the liquid and signal the roots to absorb the liquid abundantly. If there is nothing to absorb, and the soil has dried out long ago, then the sheet collapses. Hence the burn.

Also, from the abundance of ultraviolet radiation on the leaves of the orchid, a purple tint, sometimes yellow spots, may appear. This is from overheating. Move the beauty to a darker place and water in time.

North window.

Not suitable for growing orchids, as it is dark in summer and winter. It is possible to put orchids on northern windows, but for their good and healthy growth it is necessary to provide additional lighting, for example, to install phytolamps.

East window.

There is enough light in the summer, but in the winter it will be dark for Phalaenopsis. Use phytolamps for year-round growth and flowering.

Phalaenopsis orchid reproduction at home. It seems that the orchids in the shops are always blooming. Fabulously beautiful white, pink, crimson flowers on high stems fascinate with their sophistication. And many people decide to buy, although orchids are not cheap.

There are several ways to reproduce Phalaenopsis at home. This article will show you how to get multiple specimens from one flower!

Phalaenopsis orchid reproduction at home

Popular Phalaenopsis orchid varieties

There are many varieties of mini Phalaenopsis, let's recall some of them.

• Phalaenopsis Ludeman. This variety differs in that the sepals are larger than the flower petals. The diameter of the flowers is 4-5 cm, the number on one peduncle is 5-7 pieces. Both sepals and petals are variegated.
• Phalaenopsis pink. Differs in abundant flowering: 10-15 flowers of white - pink color with a diameter of 3 cm are formed on the peduncle at once. White sepals are decorated with a pink stripe.
• Phalaenopsis Mark. The flowers of this variety are white, but may be interspersed with pink, yellow or orange tones. The lip of the flower is bright orange.

Caring for mini Phalaenopsis is not very different from caring for regular sized orchids. They also love warm and humid air, they are afraid of waterlogging. They also need to be transplanted into a new substrate from time to time.

Breeding conditions for Phalaenopsis orchids

• Time

It is best to breed the Phalaenopsis orchid when the plant comes to the end of the flowering phase - then the resources of the flower will be used for reproduction.

• Humidity

The ideal humidity for the Phalaenopsis orchid is 50-80%. A moisture content of 25-85% is possible, but optimal moisture is important for healthy reproduction.

• Temperature

For the reproduction of Phalaenopsis, a temperature of 28 to 30 degrees is excellent, a temperature above the norm is permissible, but below it is not recommended.

Of course, I would like to have such beauty in more than one copy. If you only have one orchid, you can get several out of it!

How to propagate the Phalaenopsis orchid

It is necessary to propagate the orchid even when the bush has already grown old. With proper care and quality substrate, Phalaenopsis can live for a very long time. With aging, they just need to be updated by cutting off the top and planting it in a new substrate.

Phalaenopsis can only be propagated from an adult plant. He must have at least five healthy leaves, a developed root system and an age of three years.

Reproduction methods of the Phalaenopsis orchid:

• children;
• sockets;
• seeds.

The simplest of these are breeding by children and dividing the socket. The sometimes indicated method of reproduction by the "peduncle" is nothing more than reproduction by children. Mandatory conditions for various methods of reproduction of Phalaenopsis Orchids:

• instruments must be sterilized;
• all sections must be treated with an antiseptic (activated charcoal, turmeric or green stuff);
• water should be boiled, warm.

With any method of reproduction, the orchid must be provided with good care, and before and after flowering, it must be fed with potassium-phosphorus fertilizer.

It is best to use ready-made orchid fertilizers, then you will not be mistaken in the dosage.

Reproduction of the Phalaenopsis orchid by children

Sitting "babies" is the most common way of reproduction of Phalaenopsis. The offspring is separated from the mother plant 1.5–2 months after flowering. The procedure most often takes place in the spring.

Growth buds are formed in the axils of the leaves or on the peduncles of orchids at the age of two years, with at least 4 healthy leaves. Sometimes they are formed on faded peduncles no older than one and a half years.

Separate the baby from the mother plant. Process the sections. Dry in the open air for 24 hours. Fill transparent cups with a mixture of finely chopped sphagnum moss with pine bark and fern rhizomes (1: 3: 1).

The more uniform the soil is, the better. It is necessary to make 3-4 drainage holes in containers. Moisten the substrate. Plant young orchids in the ground and place the containers in a home mini-greenhouse, florarium, or homemade greenhouse. Maintain a constant temperature of 23-25 ​​° C and bright, diffused light.

As it dries, moisten the substrate with a solution of a root formation stimulator - Kornevin, Heteroauxin, Zircon, Epin (3-5 ml per liter of water). Air the plantings daily for 5-7 minutes. If the bottom pair of leaves turns yellow, this is normal.

You cannot cut them off - the forming roots receive nutrition from them. When the time comes, they dry up and fall off on their own.

Wait until the roots are 4–5 cm long, then transplant the Phalaenopsis into adult soil. The procedure is not quick, it usually takes about a year.

Reproduction of the Phalaenopsis orchid by division

Reproduction of Phalaenopsis by division can be done if the plant is already 4 years old, if it has 6, or better 8 leaves, several aerial roots growing from the axils of the leaves. Of course, the plant must be completely healthy, because this is a rather risky method, it will require a lot of energy, it will become a great stress for the flower.

You need to take a very sharp knife (or pruner), cut the stem of the plant into two parts, so that the upper part contains leaves and aerial roots. Cutting points must be treated with finely crushed charcoal or activated carbon (cinnamon or chalk can be used).

The upper part is planted in a transparent container filled with a fine substrate, it should consist of chopped pine bark and chopped sphagnum moss. There is no need to water the plant, the cut should dry thoroughly, and transparent dishes will help monitor the condition of the roots.

When they need moisture (their whitening will show), they will need to spray the substrate using a diluted root-growth agent in water.

Reproduction of Phalaenopsis orchid seeds

Phalaenopsis orchid seeds are propagated in special conditions. At home, you can get a new copy by the rudiment formed on the faded arrow with aerial roots. This is the easiest way to get a new plant.

Do I need to transplant the Phalaenopsis orchid after purchase

The lack of aesthetic beauty of the pot in which the flower was purchased is not a reason for transplanting. Moreover, if the purchased orchid is in a blooming state, then the procedure should not be carried out. Such manipulations, carried out at the wrong time, can cause irreparable harm to the plant.

Thus, subject to the simple requirements for the content of phalaenopsis, the orchid will adorn any interior, creating an even greater coziness and harmony of the atmosphere in the home.

Phalaenopsis orchid diseases

Phalaenopsis is the most common orchid variety infected with non-infectious leaf diseases. The appearance of the phalaenopsis orchid disease is explained by illiterate care. However, there are other pests of the bush: bacterial spots, rot, various viruses, anthracnose, fusarium.

Non-communicable diseases of this plant are considered the most common. Often, gardeners complain that the leaves of orchids begin to turn yellow, and soon their bush completely gets a yellow tint.

Phalaenopsis, like any type of orchid, needs good and high-quality lighting. Lack of lighting can lead to a significant deterioration in the condition of orchids: the stems of the flowers are rapidly stretching upward, the leaves get a pale green tint.

These plants are most susceptible to any disease. And the direct hit of the sun's rays contributes to the formation of yellowing of their leaves. Phalaenopsis orchid is much less likely to become infected with viral diseases.

These diseases are characterized by the manifestation of spotting in the form of a mosaic on the petals of the buds and the leaves of the flower. This spotting can resemble the shape of lines, circles, arrows. When you see signs of a viral disease in an orchid, then first of all it must be isolated from healthy plants.

Be sure to show the infected Phalaenopsis to a specialist, if this is not possible, then take at least a photo. In the event that your guesses are confirmed, then this flower is best burned in order to prevent damage to healthy bushes.

Spotting on the leaves of the bud is considered the first signal that the orchid has begun to suffer from a fungal or bacterial infection. As a rule, it is the Phalaenopsis variety that is affected by a bacterial infection.

Everything happens with the yellowing of the foliage, which after a certain time gets a dark color and becomes very elastic. After the leaves are covered with moist ulcers, from which a liquid substance flows.

Salvation from this infection can only be the cutting of infected leaves, and you also need to cauterize the cut with iodine. There are also more potent drugs, their use occurs at a very advanced stage.

If, two weeks after cutting, new spots have not formed on the orchids, then the plant is no longer infectious, and you can safely install it on a window with others.

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Phalaenopsis orchid reproduction at home.

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It seems that the orchids in the shops are always blooming. Fabulously beautiful white, pink, crimson flowers on high stems fascinate with their sophistication. And many people decide to buy, although orchids are not cheap. There are several ways to reproduce Phalaenopsis at home. This article will show you how to get multiple specimens from one flower!

Fresh articles about garden and vegetable garden

Popular Phalaenopsis orchid varieties

There are many varieties of mini Phalaenopsis, let's recall some of them.

• Phalaenopsis Ludeman. This variety differs in that the sepals are larger than the flower petals.The diameter of the flowers is 4-5 cm, the number on one peduncle is 5-7 pieces. Both sepals and petals are variegated.
• Phalaenopsis pink. Differs in abundant flowering: 10-15 flowers of white - pink color with a diameter of 3 cm are formed on the peduncle at once. White sepals are decorated with a pink stripe.
• Phalaenopsis Mark. The flowers of this variety are white, but may be interspersed with pink, yellow or orange tones. The lip of the flower is bright orange.

Caring for mini Phalaenopsis is not very different from caring for regular sized orchids. They also love warm and humid air, they are afraid of waterlogging. They also need to be transplanted into a new substrate from time to time.

Breeding conditions for Phalaenopsis orchids

• Time

It is best to breed the Phalaenopsis orchid when the plant comes to the end of the flowering phase - then the resources of the flower will be used for reproduction.

• Humidity

The ideal humidity for the Phalaenopsis orchid is 50-80%. A moisture content of 25-85% is possible, but optimal moisture is important for healthy reproduction.

• Temperature

For the reproduction of Phalaenopsis, a temperature of 28 to 30 degrees is excellent, a temperature above the norm is permissible, but below it is not recommended.

Of course, I would like to have such beauty in more than one copy. If you only have one orchid, you can get several out of it!

How to propagate the Phalaenopsis orchid

It is necessary to propagate the orchid even when the bush has already grown old. With proper care and quality substrate, Phalaenopsis can live for a very long time. With aging, they just need to be renewed by cutting off the top and planting it in a new substrate.

Phalaenopsis can only be propagated from an adult plant. He must have at least five healthy leaves, a developed root system and an age of three years.

Reproduction methods of the Phalaenopsis orchid:

• children;
• sockets;
• seeds.

The simplest of these are breeding by children and dividing the socket. The sometimes indicated method of reproduction by the "peduncle" is nothing more than reproduction by children. Mandatory conditions for various methods of reproduction of the Phalaenopsis Orchid:

• instruments must be sterilized;
• all sections must be treated with an antiseptic (activated charcoal, turmeric or green stuff);
• water should be boiled, warm.

With any method of reproduction, the orchid must be provided with good care, and before and after flowering, it must be fed with potassium-phosphorus fertilizer.

It is best to use ready-made orchid fertilizers, then you will not be mistaken in the dosage.

Fresh articles about garden and vegetable garden

Reproduction of the Phalaenopsis orchid by children

Sitting "babies" is the most common way of reproduction of Phalaenopsis. The offspring is separated from the mother plant 1.5–2 months after flowering. The procedure most often takes place in the spring. Growth buds are formed in the axils of the leaves or on the peduncles of orchids at the age of two years, with at least 4 healthy leaves. Sometimes they are formed on faded peduncles no older than one and a half years.

Separate the baby from the mother plant. Process the sections. Dry in the open air for 24 hours. Fill transparent cups with a mixture of finely chopped sphagnum moss with pine bark and fern rhizomes (1: 3: 1). The more uniform the soil is, the better. It is necessary to make 3-4 drainage holes in containers. Moisten the substrate. Plant young orchids in the ground and place the containers in a home mini-greenhouse, florarium, or homemade greenhouse. Maintain a constant temperature of 23-25 ​​° C and bright, diffused light. As it dries, moisten the substrate with a solution of a root formation stimulator - Kornevin, Heteroauxin, Zircon, Epin (3-5 ml per liter of water). Air the plantings daily for 5-7 minutes. If the bottom pair of leaves turns yellow, this is normal. You cannot cut them off - the forming roots receive nutrition from them. When the time comes, they dry up and fall off on their own.

Wait until the roots are 4–5 cm long, then transplant the Phalaenopsis into adult soil. The procedure is not quick, it usually takes about a year.

Reproduction of the Phalaenopsis orchid by division

Reproduction of Phalaenopsis by division can be done if the plant is already 4 years old, if it has 6, or better 8 leaves, several aerial roots growing from the axils of the leaves. Of course, the plant must be completely healthy, because this is a rather risky method, it will require a lot of energy, it will become a great stress for the flower. You need to take a very sharp knife (or pruner), cut the stem of the plant into two parts, so that the upper part contains leaves and aerial roots. Cutting points must be treated with finely crushed charcoal or activated carbon (cinnamon or chalk can be used). The upper part is planted in a transparent container filled with a fine substrate, it should consist of chopped pine bark and chopped sphagnum moss. There is no need to water the plant, the cut should dry thoroughly, and transparent dishes will help monitor the condition of the roots. When they need moisture (their whitening will show), they will need to spray the substrate using a diluted root-growth agent in water.

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Reproduction of Phalaenopsis orchid seeds

Phalaenopsis orchid seeds are propagated in special conditions. At home, you can get a new copy by the rudiment formed on the faded arrow with aerial roots. This is the easiest way to get a new plant.

Do I need to transplant the Phalaenopsis orchid after purchase

The lack of aesthetic beauty of the pot in which the flower was purchased is not a reason for transplanting. Moreover, if the purchased orchid is in a blooming state, then the procedure should not be carried out. Such manipulations, carried out at the wrong time, can cause irreparable harm to the plant.

Thus, subject to the simple requirements for the content of phalaenopsis, the orchid will adorn any interior, creating an even greater coziness and harmony of the atmosphere in the home.

Phalaenopsis orchid diseases

Phalaenopsis is the most common orchid variety infected with non-infectious leaf diseases. The appearance of the phalaenopsis orchid disease is explained by illiterate care. However, there are other pests of the bush: bacterial spots, rot, various viruses, anthracnose, fusarium.

Non-communicable diseases of this plant are considered the most common. Often, gardeners complain that the leaves of orchids begin to turn yellow, and soon their bush completely gets a yellow tint.

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Phalaenopsis, like any type of orchid, needs good and high-quality lighting. Lack of lighting can lead to a significant deterioration in the condition of orchids: the stems of the flowers are rapidly stretching upward, the leaves get a pale green tint. These plants are most susceptible to any disease. And the direct hit of the sun's rays contributes to the formation of yellowing of their leaves. Phalaenopsis orchid is much less likely to become infected with viral diseases. These diseases are characterized by the manifestation of spotting in the form of a mosaic on the petals of the buds and the leaves of the flower. This spotting can resemble the shape of lines, circles, arrows. When you see signs of a viral disease in an orchid, then first of all it must be isolated from healthy plants. Be sure to show the infected Phalaenopsis to a specialist, if this is not possible, then take at least a photo. In the event that your guesses are confirmed, then this flower is best burned in order to prevent damage to healthy bushes.

Spotting on the leaves of the bud is considered the first signal that the orchid has begun to suffer from a fungal or bacterial infection. As a rule, it is the Phalaenopsis variety that is affected by a bacterial infection.Everything happens with the yellowing of the foliage, which after a certain time gets a dark color and becomes very elastic. After the leaves are covered with moist ulcers, from which a liquid substance flows. Salvation from this infection can only be the cutting of infected leaves, and you also need to cauterize the cut with iodine. There are also more potent drugs, their use occurs at a very advanced stage. If, two weeks after cutting, new spots have not formed on the orchids, then the plant is no longer infectious, and you can safely install it on a window with others.

Buying an orchid is a critical step. And caring for her afterwards is doubly responsible. It is necessary immediately adhere to certain rules in the care and conditions of detention, comply with quarantine and adapt.

Otherwise, the plant's health, well-being and life are at stake.

Features and nuances of choosing a plant

Let's take a closer look at how to care for a store-bought potted orchid. Many people buy their first orchids from regular flower shops, displays or exhibitions. Going to choose a new plant, you must remember a few simple rules and principles:

• Purchased plant should be healthy and have no mechanical damage;
• Leaves and pseudobulbs should have normal turgor and green color;

  When purchasing, inspect the orchid carefully.

• If the orchid is blooming, choose one that has many mature, unblown buds;
• It is required to conduct a thorough examination of all plant organs for rot or infection. If possible, carefully remove the orchid from the pot and examine the roots... There should be a lot of healthy roots, the smell of mold is excluded.

Attention! The purchase of a plant discounted for any reason is carried out by the florist at his own peril and risk. In some cases, purchasing a discounted orchid is a completely justified decision (faded orchid). Obviously sick or pest-affected plants cannot be bought.

Acclimatization at home after purchase

The choice is made, the orchid is in a greenhouse or at home. Acclimatization requiredby placing the orchid in temporary quarantine. This is done for the reason that the flowers sold in greenhouses are kept in favorable conditions for them:

• It's humid there;
• Enough light;
• And the optimal temperatures.

Moving and changing the nature of the external influences of life cause severe stress at the plant. Since this is also a living creature, and rather slow, it needs to be given time to adapt to new conditions. On average, this is 15-20 days. At this time, the plant is kept in isolation from the entire collection, in a shaded place. During this period, it is considered normal to discard flowers and dry the buds of an orchid.

Speed ​​up and facilitate the adaptation process spraying with epin will help... For treatment, use a fine sprayer giving a misty spray. Add Epin to water with a slightly acidic pH reaction. Perform the procedure in the evening or early in the morning, observing TB.

Basic rules of care

What kind of home care is needed after buying a plant? A plant under stress requires special, gentle care. And although orchids are quite tough and hardy plants, they are also need support florist.

After purchasing, you need to provide the right orchid care.

Plant quarantine - how to properly conduct quarantine measures:

• Range of permissible temperatures;
• Shading from direct sunlight;
• Creation of a humid microclimate.

The plant is in quarantine in isolation from the collection... This is necessary so that spores of fungi or eggs of any pest insects can manifest themselves in one place and do not scatter (scatter) throughout the greenhouse (house).

For the duration of the isolation, the orchid must be placed in a place where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight. Better if it is diffused light or partial shade. Under these conditions, the plant will redirect the resource for recoveryrather than development. The temperature for thermophilic species should be 22-25 ° C, the maximum possible air humidity, preferably about 70%.

Advice! It is important to maintain high humidity, at least during adaptation. This will preserve the maximum decorative effect that the plant had upon purchase.

Watering mode

In greenhouses, orchids are constantly looked after and are usually sold already watered or at least wet. Also, the plant in a stressful situation:

• Slows down life processes;
• And growth processes;
• Including the intensity of moisture absorption by the roots.

For these reasons, only purchased plants are watered sparingly, as needed. Watering can be started 2-3 days after purchase. Even if the substrate is completely dry, the purchased plant do not water on the day of purchase.

This is especially true for orchids that were purchased during the cold season. Some overdrying will not harm the plant, but the stagnation of excess moisture will only aggravate stress and may become cause of rot or mold in the pot.

Transfer

An orchid from a breeder, say in Holland, had placed in a specific substrate, it grew, survived the move and stood for some time in the greenhouse of the seller's store. And all this is in the factory substrate.

Obviously, the grower has taken care of the plant for the near future and even took into account the flaws those flower growers to whom the orchids were presented as a gift. Accordingly, there is not the slightest need and reason to immediately transplant the plant into another pot and substrate.

Transplanting an orchid after purchase should only be done in an emergency.

The only exceptions are diseased plants whose root system has rotted. Although, the very fact of buying one goes against the rules of the purchase. In any case, sometimes there is an irresistible desire to save the plant, even if it is not of the "valuable" varieties.

Only in this case, a quick transplant into another pot with a complete replacement of the substrate is required. Sometimes, orchids lose almost all roots - then requires resuscitation in the greenhouse, on a pillow of sphagnum and expanded clay.

Top dressing

Manufacturer before shipping processes goods all kinds of:

• Substances;
• Stimulants;
• Insecticides, etc.

Including, and "long-playing" fertilizers. So, at least for this reason no need for feeding.

Also, the fact that in a stressful situation the plant slows down life processes, in itself eliminates the need for feeding. You can feed in half concentration, 4 weeks after purchase.

Important! The concentration, frequency and need for feeding also depend on the season, conditions and habitus of the plant.

Creation of comfortable conditions

Almost all orchids require bright, diffused lighting with occasional exposure to direct sunlight. Therefore, the best place for content is:

• Eastern (for cold-loving people);
• And the western (for thermophilic species) window.

It is in the east that the difference between day and night temperatures is better felt. It should also be taken into account that the duration of lighting should be about 12-14 hours a day. Raise air humidity easiest way with:

• Air humidifier;
• You can also place the pot in a tray with moistened expanded clay or sphagnum moss;
• Frequent spraying gives good results.

  Orchids, after purchase, it is necessary to create favorable conditions.

The quality of the air itself remains important - He must:

• Circulate;
• Be fresh;
• And clean.

You can do it by fan, by airing or keeping the plant in the fresh air in the summer (night temperature is more than 15 ° C).

Winter adaptation

Buying and transporting plants in the cold season is quite troublesome, and also a risky business... Severe stress can be exacerbated by low light levels and high dry air.

This is especially true of the "precious" species of orchids with decorative, velvety leaves, which generally need to be kept in the orchidarium. Minimize harmful effects possible by countermeasures:

• Supplementary lighting with phytolamps;
• And increasing the moisture around the plant in all available ways.

What does the sharp wilting of flowers after purchase indicate?

Withering and discarding flowers - normal reaction of a blooming orchid for stress. Unlikely, but possible.

Often, after buying from an orchid, flowers wither.

You can minimize and reduce orchid stress with epin and careful carehowever, the procedure does not guarantee that the colors will be preserved. Falling is also possible for natural reasons:

• The flower has grown old;
• The flowering is over.

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Conclusion

Careful adherence to all these recommendations will be the best prerequisite for the purchase of a healthy specimen and its quick adaptation. Be mindful of your choice and enjoy the abundant flowering of the orchid.