Care
Orchid is a capricious plant that requires strictly defined conditions for keeping:
- Temperature conditions. The plant requires a minimum of 20oC in winter and up to 35 in summer. Lowering the temperature to 100 at night can kill the pink orchid.
- Location. Pink Phalaenopsis thrives on east or west facing windows.
- Light. In winter, the plant requires additional lighting with fluorescent lamps. A pink orchid needs 12 hours of daylight for normal growth.
- Watering. Pink orchids require moderate watering. In summer, they are moistened as they dry - two to three times a week, in winter they are reduced in volume to several times a month. The water should be kept at room temperature.
Top dressing
Fertilize a pink orchid with a comprehensive orchid product. It is added to the moistened substrate so as not to burn the root system. Overloading with fertilizers can lead to cracks in the leaves and a lack of flowering. When choosing a fertilizer for a flower, it is necessary to take a product with the lowest nitrogen content.
Transfer
As a soil for pink Phalaenopsis, moss, pine bark, and charcoal are used. Plants are planted in transparent plastic pots to control the position of the roots, track the need for moisture, and prevent the plant from dying.
The transplant is carried out only when absolutely necessary, once every several years. The procedure is performed only after flowering. The bottom of the pot is covered with drainage. The dried roots are cut off, the old soil is cleaned out. The orchid is placed in a new pot and carefully covered with a substrate, without pressing it to the roots.
We offer you to watch a visual video about orchid transplantation:
Reproduction
Daughter plants can be detached at the time of transplanting. You can also propagate an orchid with children that sprout on a flower. Young inflorescences will appear after about a year.
Pests and diseases
- The most common pink Phalaenopsis problem is root rot. The flower can be saved by timely pruning of the affected areas, replacing the soil and reducing the amount of watering for the recovery period.
- The orchid is attacked by aphids and red mites, which spread from a sick plant to a healthy one. When purchasing a flower, you need to carefully examine the leaves and flowers, you can see lesions from a mealyworm when infected with parasites.
The pink orchid is a rather capricious plant to care for. However, if all of the above recommendations are fulfilled, a flower "like a night butterfly" can bloom on the home windowsill, which has delighted the eyes of scientists, botanists and ordinary people for more than one hundred years.
Reproduction methods
Indoor orchids reproduce vegetatively, but you need to know the type of plant. For example, sympodial species have more than one growth point on the shoot. It develops, forms a rosette and a pseudobulb.
The monopodial orchid has one growth point, the rosettes are formed from the points that are on the peduncle.
Plants propagate by dividing the bush in the spring. A flower is taken out of the pot, the roots are divided into parts so that the new plant has its own root system. This requires the presence of 2-3 pseudobulbs. Slices are sprinkled with activated or charcoal.
It's important to know! When propagating orchids at home, do not make a mistake: it is necessary to leave young pseudobulbs on the mother orchid. Thanks to this, the plant grows quickly, blooms fully (has a strong inflorescence) ..Orchids are bred by cuttings, this option is suitable for monopodial plants
These types of work are done in the spring. From an adult orchid, the top with several roots is cut off. The sections are treated with charcoal and fungicide. The cut off upper part is placed in a greenhouse above water for growing roots, and the usual care is continued behind the lower part with the rhizome in the hope of getting a baby
Orchids are bred by cuttings, this option is suitable for monopodial plants. These types of work are done in the spring. From an adult orchid, the top with several roots is cut off. Sections are treated with charcoal and fungicide. The cut off upper part is placed in a greenhouse above the water for growing roots, and the usual care is continued behind the lower part with the rhizome in the hope of getting a baby.
There are orchids that reproduce with a peduncle. After waiting for the dormant period of the flower, the arrows are cut and divided into parts, each of which should have a sleeping bud. Next, the cuttings are sprayed with a fungicide, placed in moistened moss, but the bud should be on the surface.
Observing room temperature, the cuttings are kept under the film until the moment when an independent plant with its own roots is formed. Carry out regular processing to avoid the formation of rot, mold.
Orchid propagation by cuttings.
Cuttings can be rooted in water, while maintaining humidity and temperature, for this, planting material is covered with a bag. For a better awakening of the kidney, you can apply cytokinin paste on and around it.
Reproduction is possible by daughter sockets (children), for this, conditions are created:
- high humidity;
- the substrate must be enriched with nitrogen;
- the temperature should be warm enough.
Reproduction by seeds is a very laborious method, the implementation of this method is possible only in specially created laboratory conditions. Enthusiasts practice this method at home, you can read about their successes on the forums and on YouTube.
Care
The rules for caring for a spectacular sissy are quite simple, the main thing is to strictly follow them.
Seat selection
You need to choose a place for placing a plant, starting from lighting and ventilation. There should be a lot of light, but care must be taken to ensure that it is diffused. Better to give preference to the east and west sides. You can put it on the south side, but in this case, you should shade the flower from the scorching rays during sultry hours. This can be done with a simple sheet of paper. Also, don't forget about airing. But do not let the formation of drafts.
Pot and substrate
It is recommended to buy ready-made soil for novice growers. All nutrients are balanced in it. For those who wish to prepare the substrate on their own, you need to take the following components:
- sphagnum moss;
- peat;
- bark (pine or spruce);
- sand (large).
It is necessary to mix all the ingredients in equal proportions. Don't forget about the drainage layer. It helps protect against moisture stagnation.
The pot must be transparent and smooth
This is an important condition, since the root system takes part in the process of photosynthesis, and also so that the roots do not grow into the surface of the flowerpot.
Temperature
The optimal temperature for keeping for all phalaenopsis is considered to be 25-30 degrees Celsius during the period of active growth and development. During the rest of the plant, you need to lower the degrees a little - to 18-23.
Don't forget about daily temperature changes. The difference between daytime and nighttime should be about 3-5 degrees.
In order to provide warmth for orchids, do not put flowerpots on heating appliances. They dry the air very much, as well as the root system.
Humidity
Since the orchid is native to tropical countries, this plant needs to be provided with relatively high air humidity. It should fluctuate between 60-80%. To provide the flower with this condition, you need to spray the air around the phalaenopsis more often, as well as the plant itself
It is important to prevent water from entering the leaf outlet
Experienced gardeners do not recommend spraying the plant during the scorching sun, so that the water drops do not turn into sources of fire.
Another way to humidify the air is to place a container of water near the flowerpot.
Lighting
We have already said that Phalaenopsis requires a lot of light. Therefore, you need to put it in a well-lit place. Another condition is to maintain the light regime for 10-12 hours a day. To do this, in the winter season, you will have to use artificial lighting.
The main thing is not to resort to the help of lamps that glow during operation. Such lighting fixtures can burn the entire plant.
Watering
The soil should be moistened once a week, or even less often. But each case is considered exceptional. Therefore, you need to look at the state of your plant. If the roots have acquired a silvery hue, and the soil is dry, then it's time to water.
This can be done in two ways: immersion or watering.
You need to immerse no longer than a third of an hour. In this case, you can also add fertilizers to the water. But you don't have to do this every time. Maximum - twice a month. And during spraying, you can refresh the orchid and carry out hygienic procedures - wipe all the leaves.
Top dressing
Fertilize Schiller's phalaenopsis twice a month during active growth and development. It is better to use ready-made complex fertilizers for this, which are sold in a specialized store. Their advantage can be called a balanced composition, which is suitable specifically for the Orchid family.
If the plant begins to bloom, feeding should be completely excluded. But after the last buds have fallen off, you need to apply fertilizer only once a month. This regime must be observed for two to three months. And after the specified time has elapsed, you must return to the two-time fertilizer.
Transfer
It is necessary to change the "place of residence" of the orchid every two to three years. During this procedure, you need to change the soil. The soil can be put in the microwave for a few minutes or in the freezer for a couple of hours beforehand. This manipulation will help disinfect the substrate.
A transplant pot should be purchased one that will be only a couple of centimeters larger than the previous one.
We offer you to watch a video about transplanting Schiller's orchid:
We have prepared for you useful information about different varieties of phalaenopsis: Mix, Big Lip, Wild cat, Multiflora, Liodoro, as well as yellow, white, pink, blue.
Salmon plant varieties and photos
At home, you can grow various varieties of pink phalaenopsis. The most common types of orchids are:
Liodoro
In the early 80s of the last century, the Liodoro variety was bred, which after a short time won numerous awards at exhibitions and began to enjoy the love of Europeans.
The length of its peduncle is about 50 cm, medium-sized flowers bloom alternately on it.
Liodoro's buds are distinguished from other varieties of orchids by an unusual color. The edges of the petals are painted in a yellowish-cream color, gradually changing to pink, and then turning into a lilac core.
Schiller
The birthplace of Phalaenopsis Schiller (Phlaenopsis chilleriana) is the Philippines. Flowers can be up to 7 cm in diameter. But the distinctive feature of this variety is variegated leaves with dark green and silvery-gray spots, which can be combined into stripes.
Stewart
Stuart's phalaenopsis (Phlaenopsis Stuartiana) came to us from the island of Manandao in the Philippine archipelago. Unlike the previous variety, it has small flowers with a specific pattern of dots of yellow and pink flowers.
Philadelphia
A descendant of Stuart and Schiller's orchids, the Phalaenopsis Philadelphia stands out for its silvery-green marble leaves and pink-purple buds.
Mini and midi
The flowers of miniature phalaenopsis mini and midi have a pink color, the height of which reaches 40-55 cm.
On our website you can find out about the variety of orchid colors and read about the white, blue and yellow species.
Popular hybrids
In addition to those listed, there are also hybrid varieties of phalaenopsis. The most common among them are:
- pink cherry orchid;
- pink Dragon;
- singolo-pink orchid;
- pink Panther;
- pink dreams;
- Grandiflora Chameleon pink;
- royal terry pink phalaenopsis.
Check out the photo of the varieties and hybrids of the flower.
Phalaenopsis pink Dragon:
Pink Panther:
Grandiflora Chameleon pink:
Phalaenopsis species with photos
Pleasant (amabilis, Amabilis)
On the graceful curved branches of this plant, up to twenty delicate white flowers bloom at the same time.
Amabilis.
The middle is pale yellow with a pattern of pink, red and brown specks.
The edges of the lower petals are narrow and often curved upward, like teeth. A subtle, barely noticeable aroma gives a special charm.
Schiller (Schilleriana)
The leaves of a plant that grows in suitable conditions have a barely noticeable silvery pattern on the outside, as if marbled.
Schilleriana.
A whole waterfall of petals can bloom on one peduncle at the same time - 250 flowers is not a limit, but an average amount!
Shades of Schiller's phalaenopsis can range from pale pink to sophisticated burgundy.
Stuart (Stuartiana)
A profusely blooming species of Stuart's Phalaenopsis, it is distinguished by an attractive pattern on white flowers.
Phalaenopsis Stewart has red spots on the base and a specific pattern.
On a peduncle up to 60 cm long, a cluster of several dozen flowers develops.
Long, up to 20 cm leaves of the plant also have a pattern of silvery gray rounded spots.
Has a faint aroma.
Sandera
Rare and expensive. The flower brush is located on several branches.
Sanderiana.
The total height of the peduncle is slightly less than a meter, about 80 cm. Large flowers, up to 10 cm in diameter, are white or pink.
The leaves have a dark green complex pattern.
Pink (Rosea)
A petite beauty with an intricate pattern of veins on the large upper petals and a contrasting lip of a darker purple hue.
Rosea. Photo taken from a flickr from a certain Karl Baldini.
The name of this species accurately describes the features of the color. The diameter of the flower is only about 3 cm, and the peduncle is not higher than 20 cm. The leaves are of a deep dark green color.
Giant (Gigantea)
Flowers 3-4 cm in diameter are collected in a luxurious cone-shaped inflorescence, drooping down.
A very large Phalaenopsis gigantea.
The leaves of this giant are often longer than the peduncle - up to fifty cm, and the peduncle usually does not exceed forty.
Flowers are variegated in shades: purple, beige, terracotta colors. The green mass is also often decorated with a pattern of light gray specks.
Horse (Equestris)
Small flowers of this species are only 2-3 cm in diameter, but this only gives lightness and grace.
Equestris.
The flower brush of this little girl is only 20 cm high, but looks voluminous and lush.
Many small twigs form an airy flower brush.
At the tip of it, new buds grow and bloom, thanks to this it blooms all year round with good care.
Deerhorn (cornu-cervi)
In comparison with lush, bright neighbors, this phalaenopsis looks extremely unusual.
The colors are reminiscent of the horns of a young deer.
With its form, the deer-horned phalaenopsis resembles not only the horns of a young deer, but also a starfish.
The shape is noticeably different, the petals look thicker and stronger.
The plant is miniature, but produces several peduncles with many branches at once.
The inflorescences are variably colored from yellow ocher to reddish brown.
Luddemann
The petals look like they were painted by an artist. This species is extremely varied in colors.
Phalaenopsis Ludeman.
There are yellow flowers with red stripes, white with purples. A plant in full bloom can bloom regardless of the season.
Although there are very few flowers on the peduncle, no more than 7, they are quite large and smell nice. Average diameter 6 cm.
Ambon (amboinensis)
This species of the orchid family blooms all year round, budding one by one. As a rule, there are several peduncles at once.
Ambonian phalaenopsis.
The striped petals of a bright, attractive color stand out from the pink-purple palette of popular varieties.
Parishii
Among all the variety of these beautiful plants, there is not one that could be called common.
Parishii.
Parisha is one of the most exotic varieties, a tiny potted plant with aerial roots and leaves looks like a painstaking composition created by a florist.
Hybrids based on it are used to create mini-phalaenopsis.
Hieroglyphica
The complex painting on individual petals of this large plant is not repeated even on one peduncle.
Hieroglyphic.
Leaves up to 30 cm, many flowers on several peduncles look like a living bouquet.
Leaves and stalks tend to droop, so a stand is needed. A plant full of details and personality.
Zygopetalum
Zygopetalum is one of the orchids whose spicy aroma is easily recognizable and resembles a freshly ground mixture of peppers superimposed on the base of a lilac scent. Fragrant zygopetalum flowers exude a spicy smell only in the morning. This is one of the most easily recognizable orchids with large pseudobulbs (up to 7 cm), thick whitish roots and long, folded, spectacularly shiny and not very hard lanceolate leaves.
Zygopetalum (Zygopetalum). birgit carlsson
Zygopetalums became famous for their shade tolerance, an abundance of half-meter leaves, which make a very vivid impression. But most of all - a unique palette of flower colors. Small, oval-teardrop-shaped sepals and petals with spots and stripes on a yellow-green background emphasize the beauty of a huge, wavy scapular lip with purple, lilac and blue patterns or color.
The color shades of zygopetalum flowers are often compared to saintpaulias. And the fact that each peduncle is capable of producing up to 12 flowers only enhances the attractiveness of zygopetallums.
Hybrids
Botany is full of surprises.
One of the pleasant discoveries was the easy crossing of different types of phalaenopsis with each other, in which previously unknown forms and shades of flowers appear.
Industrial cultivation and sale dictates its own rules.
Absolutely identical ideal plants on a store shelf are most likely clones of a successful hybrid.
When crossing different types of phalaenopsis, such beautiful hybrids are obtained.
Biologists are looking for new variants of speckle combinations, unusual petal shapes and lip contrast.
Thousands of orchid hybrids can be described as an encyclopedia in several volumes rather than within a single article.
Groups are distinguished by size and type of flowering.
Miniature
Flowers are not for a bouquet, but to take home, look after and take care of, that's what Phalaenopsis mini is.
And here is the Mini Mark.
Prior to the creation of this group of hybrids, orchids were often cut for bouquets.
A plant that is small in size and height is easier to maintain. Fragile flowers do not lose grace and evoke tenderness.
Taiwanese
Bright, large, even evocative tropical flowers, unlike the first hybrids of porcelain-even flowers.
A game of nature, imitating the work of a calligraphic master, but in fact - the painstaking work of botanists.
Taiwanese Phalaenopsis 'Red Cat'.
Of course, they are unpretentious to indoor growing conditions, because their creators took care of this.
This direction of hybridization of orchids is rapidly developing. New color options for orchid petals appear.
Species are very popular in which the corolla of the petals and the lip are painted in contrasting shades.
Botanists have managed to achieve previously inaccessible golden yellow, peach, orange phalaenopsis flowers and every day something new appears.
Novelty
A group of hybrids distinguished by the type of flowering.
Attention! A remarkable distinctive feature - after the end of flowering, the peduncles leave during the dormant period, and then new buds grow from the apical bud and the flowering continues. This process can be repeated several times .. The flower brush is very compact, raised above the rosette of leaves.
The flower brush is very compact, raised above the rosette of leaves.
Taiwanese Novelty Phalaenopsis.
At the same time, the plant produces two or more peduncles.
This group of hybrids carries all the variety of colors developed over the years of the work of biologists.
Blots, strokes, dashes and other food for the imagination on dense petals of the correct shape.
Conditions of detention and care
According to the description, a stone orchid variety needs high-quality and regular care, otherwise the culture not only ceases to please with its appearance, but also dies
It is for this reason that it is so important to choose the right container for planting, a substrate, establish an irrigation system, choose a permanent place for further growth, and much more.
Capacity
The choice of container is approached responsibly, since the root system is an integral element of photosynthesis. It is for this reason that a transparent container made of glass or plastic is perfect. Drainage is used at will.
Accommodation in an apartment
If you plan to grow a stone orchid variety at home, then favorable conditions must be created.
The place where the culture will be located is of no small importance. Therefore, it is recommended to choose a shaded place
Direct sunlight should not touch leaves or flowers. You can put the pot away from the window, but then additional artificial lighting will be required. Particularly noteworthy is the duration of daylight hours, which should not be less than 12 hours, otherwise the flowering period can not wait.
Temperature and humidity
The Stone Rose Orchid needs high-quality care, which depends on the season. Thus, in the summer period of time, the peak of beauty comes, therefore, in the shade, the temperature regime should not exceed +20 degrees. If the temperature is higher, then the buds will begin to fall off. In winter, when flowering has not yet begun, +15 degrees is enough. When the first peduncles begin to appear, the temperature is increased by 5-6 degrees.
High humidity levels are not required, so do not spray your orchid daily as this can lead to rot. The optimum moisture content is from 45 to 50%. If in winter the humidity level drops below the permissible level, then spraying of the leaves is allowed.
Advice! Water should not come into contact with flowers.
Watering
There are several ways to water a stone orchid, the most popular are:
- The pot with the plant is immersed for a while in a container filled with water.
- Watered at the very root in the shower.
During the flowering period, it is best to water at the root, which will allow you not to disturb the flower once again, and also not to change the original location, since the orchids can easily shed their peduncles.
Watering must be moderate
It is important to ensure that the root system is not constantly in the water, as this can lead to a number of diseases. Thus, many experienced flower growers recommend letting the roots dry a little.
If flowering has not yet come, the plant is immersed in water. To do this, the pot is lowered into another container and waited until air bubbles stop appearing
After that, it is important to completely remove the excess water.For irrigation use water with a temperature of +29 degrees
It is not recommended to use liquids with high levels of moisture.
Top dressing
For this variety, it is recommended to use fertilizers specially designed for this, sold in specialized stores. During flowering, fertilizing is applied several times throughout the month in small dosages. If flowering occurred in autumn or winter, then the amount of fertilizer must be reduced by 2 times. Since salt deposits can begin to accumulate in the soil, the substrate is washed monthly under running water for 20-25 minutes.
Classic varieties of pink orchids with photos
Today, you can find a large number of varieties of pink orchids on the flower market. Almost all of them require the same care. Thus, you can choose based on your own preferences. However, one must understand that it is better to purchase planting material in specialized stores. There he is not infected, so he can live for a long time. It is worth considering in more detail the most popular varieties.
Schiller
This is the most common flower that can be found today among domestic plant breeders. It also grows in its natural environment.
Here are the features of this species:
- The plant can reach a height of 100 cm.
- The root system is quite developed.
- The leaves completely hide the stem. They are bright green in color. Sinewy, the size can reach 60 cm in length and 10 cm in width.
- The flowers have a delicate pink color. They are small and there are a lot of them. The recorded record is 174 flowers per peduncle.
Reference. This plant has excellent decorative qualities. It is customary to grow it in most apartments where there are amateur flower growers involved in the cultivation of orchids.
Stewart
The cultivar is very similar to Schiller's orchid. However, there are a few differences:
- the peduncle is quite branching;
- it has a specific pattern;
- the flowers themselves are lighter, there is also a white tint.
Caring for this plant is standard, so it should not cause any difficulties. With optimal conditions, flowering can be achieved within five months.
Rosea
This is one of the most popular varieties; its small seedlings look like butterflies.
Here are the characteristic features of this plant:
- The peduncle can reach 50 cm.
- Leaves are medium in size, rarely exceeding 30 cm in length. They completely cover the stem.
- The flowers are pale pink. Their diameter is no more than 3.5 cm.
- The buds open gradually, which allows you to admire the long flowering.
Reference. High decorative qualities lie in the harmony of delicate petals, which are perfectly combined with the dark background of the rosette and leaves.
Mini phalaenopsis
This is a unique orchid that has the following characteristics:
- Peduncle size does not exceed 20 cm.
- The buds are pink, can have different patterns on the petals.
- The lip is standard, like the Schiller and Stewart varieties, but reduced.
Reference. Such small orchids adapt perfectly to life in adverse conditions. This type is less whimsical. At the same time, mini orchids have a wide variety of color palette of buds. There are also midis, the size of which is about 40 cm.
