The most common variety of orchids, which women love to grow on their windowsill - phalaenopsis. Popularity is caused by the main reasons: it is easy to grow and it is very beautiful. Buying a plant, it is necessary to care for the butterfly flower to approach with full responsibility. This is a living organism, and he needs tireless care. In order not to be disappointed and not upset in the future, consider the highlights in caring for this stunning beauty with a flower.
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Lighting. The most comfortable windowsill for phalaenopsis is Western and East. If the flower stands in the depths of the room, then provide him with additional lighting with luminescent white lamps. The flower in the light of the autumn-winter period is especially needed - no less than 14 hours. There are special phytolamby on sale, they will easily support the desired lighting. Air temperature in summer - + 20-25 degrees, + 16-18 degrees - in winter.
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Spraying. It is necessary regular daily spraying of leaves (3-5 times a day). Especially in winter, when the heating is turned on when the air humidity is too low. Be careful, the water should be room temperature, rescued. Avoid getting water on flowers. Flowers will cover spots, fall.
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Watering. Water the flower in one of the ways to a watering can from above or diving in the water. It is good to water in a period of blossom, so as not to change the location of the orchid. Sometimes she drops flowers because of this. Watch that the pot is completely reduced between watering the filler. If the substrate is constantly wet - the roots are puments. Do not flower plant immerse in a bucket with water for 1-2 minutes, then give water to drain and put the flower into place. Water should be soft, accumulated at least a day and warm - up to +28 degrees. Hardwater soften: boiling, freezing, by adding oxalic acid (on the tip of the knife per liter of water).
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Feeding Special fertilizer "for orchids" is sold in stores. Add it 2-3 times a month in summer during the flowering period, according to the instructions on the package. In winter, reduce the concentration twice and feed 1-2 times a month, if the plant blooms, otherwise - 1 time or do not make feeding at all. To remove excess salt from the soil, rinse it with a jet of warm water once a month 15-20 minutes.
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Diseases and problems. Most often they arise from poor care. With proper care, the problem is practically excluded. Orchid does not bloom, it means: it is very hot, watering cold water, drafts (sharp difference in temperature), it was recently transplanted. Swimming leaves: lower - norm, from old age, upper - supercooling, cutting, overvoltage. Pests: torment Cherver, web tick and others. Use: "Phytoverm", "Union", "Agravertin", "Aktara" - all according to the instructions. Biological preparation "Phytosporin-M" (liquid) Use for the prevention and treatment of rot.
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Trimming. After the orchid flowed, do not remove the flower. He can start yellowing - wait until it dry, and remove it. In this case, the appearance of the new will have to wait from 6 months to 2 years. It all depends on the departure and state of the plant, how strong it is. If 2-3 weeks have passed, and the blooming is all green, alive - do not remove it and forms a baby or new flowers after 2-4 months. Read more - in the article " How to crop blooming in orchid».
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Reproduction. Modify orchids at home is not too difficult. Knowing the basic rules of artificial breeding, you will get a full flower. Main ways: the division of the root, the top cuttings, side shoots, seeds. Read more about the reproduction of orchids, read on our website in the articles: " How to sear orchid», « How to transplant phalaenopsis ".
Plant in the house completely depends on the flower. Only he decides when to transplant it, water, replant. Do this, focusing on the needs of the flower, and not on your own feelings. The temperature difference in 1-2 degrees we do not feel, this is stress. Care for Phalaenopsis is not spontaneously, but with love and care. And he will give you a feeling of tenderness and beauty in the house!
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