phalaenopsis orchid - very beautiful perennial plants.The name they got from the Greek phalaina, which means "moth", as well as words opsis - "similarity".This type was imported from Australia and South East Asia.
Phalaenopsis is the most unpretentious of all kinds of orchids.This is a great option for the novice grower, who decided to breed houseplants.
Orchid has a large fleshy dark green leaves are oval in shape.Peduncles plants grow long and branching.The root system is well developed.Phalaenopsis orchids bloom lasts a long time.With proper care it can to please his master for several months.
buying a plant in the store, you should carefully examine it.Preference should be given in a transparent flower pot where the roots are well looked.They should be green or silver, with no signs of rot.If some of the roots hang down from the pot, it is the norm.Healthy dense leaves no stains and heavy damage.
After buying phalaenopsis orchids need to replant it.As the soil is to use a special substrate of pine bark and charcoal.In a typical flower of the land will not grow.Orchid is very hard to tolerate transplanting, so it's worth doing once in two years.
flower will grow in any window, but in the warmer it should be protected from sunlight.In winter, phalaenopsis orchids start to bloom.At this time there is a need for a plant illumination.In its absence may dry flowers.
room where growing orchids should be regularly aired, but be careful with drafts that could hurt her.The temperature at which the flower feels comfortable day is 20 degrees at night - up to 16, but not below.
water the plants with water at room temperature.In the warm 1-2 times a week, and in the cold - 2 times a month.But the soil should be moist at all times.Watering is carried out in the daytime, do it at night is not recommended.In the center of the outlet should not be exposed to moisture.
In the period of active growth of Phalaenopsis orchids are watered diluted complex fertilizer 1-2 times a month.Also, the plant responds well to foliar feeding, when treated with only the leaves (can be sprayed).
Orchid Propagation is possible by means of seeds and sprouts.This flower has to be healthy and getting the necessary nutrients.Growth of "children" comes immediately after flowering.If this does not happen, it can stimulate the awakening of the kidneys.To do this they wrapped sphagnum moss, moistened with polyethylene and harbor.Escape from the flower after the emergence of two separate leaves and roots, reaching 5 cm.
Especially dangerous flower for snails and slugs to fight with them is quite difficult.If necessary, processing leaves mezurolom.
With proper care the plant lives about seven years.Home conditions for growing 70 varieties of orchids phalaenopsis (photos of them in unlimited quantities can be found).
