Growing Phalaenopsis Lewis Sakura
Phalaenopsis Lewis Sakura is considered one of the most popular flowers. He personifies femininity. The plant does not require special care and adapts to negative environmental factors. The flower's endurance allows it to be grown in any conditions.
Growing Phalaenopsis Lewis Sakura
Features of the variety
The variety was developed in Central Asia. It is called phalaenopsis sakura because it resembles a Japanese cherry. The main stem is straight. Its height is about 60 cm. The peduncle reaches a height of 30-45 cm.
Phalaenopsis Lewis Sakura leaves are large in size and reach 20 cm in length. Their color is deep green, does not change throughout the life of the flower. According to the description, the leaves form a leaf rosette during development. Shoots are formed from it and the root system develops. The roots are dense, thick. The life span of a plant is up to about 20 years.
Orchid flowers are light pink. Lilac edging is located along the edges of the flower. The core of the flower is presented in yellow or orange shades.
The plant blooms 3 times a year. This process often lasts 50-60 days. The orchid is at rest for 90-100 days. With increasing age, the bush forms more shoots, flowers, the duration of flowering increases.
Preparing for landing
Phalaenopsis Sakura Lewis should not be planted in normal soil. Regular soil is not able to hold the orchid so that it remains upright and weakly passes oxygen through itself. The culture is best planted in pine bark. Before planting, the soil must be disinfected. To do this, use a manganese solution (4 g per 10 l of water).
Phalaenopsis Sakura Lewis is a light-loving orchid. Even the root system needs a lot of light, so transparent containers are used for planting. As a pot, ordinary glass jars or transparent plastic food containers are often used.
Planting stages
Planting a flower is not at all difficult
The plant must be upright. For this, the landing is carried out according to certain rules.
- 200-300 g of substrate are poured into the prepared container;
- a seedling is placed there in an upright position;
- the roots and the seedling itself are gradually sprinkled with soil so that the substrate forms the top layer.
After planting, the culture is watered with a small amount of water (1-1.5 liters per bush). The flower is placed in a dark place and after 3-4 weeks is transferred to well-lit areas.
Transplant rules
The transplant is carried out 2 times a year: in spring or autumn.
It is forbidden to transplant a flowering plant: there is a possibility of damage to the root system. The orchid is propagated using sprouts. For the procedure, shoots with a formed root system and without damage to the surface are suitable.
Home care
To grow a beautiful and healthy plant, it is important to take proper care of it. The culture should receive a large amount of oxygen, but it should not be left in a draft. The daytime temperature should be 25 ° C, and the nighttime temperature 15-18 ° C.
The Lewis Sakura orchid is watered in a non-standard way: an adult plant is dipped in warm water (approximately 20-23 ° C). Watering work is carried out no more than 2 times a month, kept in water for 25-40 minutes. After that, the flower pot is removed from the water and left for 40-60 minutes for the liquid to drain completely from the pot.
Top dressing is carried out every 14-18 days. For this, mineral components are used. An excellent option is watering with a solution of potassium nitrate (50 g per 10 l of water) or superphosphate (30 g per 10 l of water).
Diseases and pests
The main diseases are root rot and powdery mildew. It is impossible to get rid of root rot - they destroy the entire bush. A measure of the fight against powdery mildew is Bordeaux liquid, with the help of which watering is carried out (5 g per 10 l of water).
The crop is protected from pests, so there is no need to worry about handling and protecting it.
Preventive measures
It is important to timely prevent an adult plant from diseases: spray the plant with a solution of copper sulfate (2 mg per 10 l of water). The procedure is carried out with an interval of 7-10 days. Prevention of powdery mildew is the treatment with phytosporin (20 mg per 10 l of water).
Conclusion
It is not difficult to plant the Phalaenopsis Sakura Lewis orchid at home. It is necessary to carry out agrotechnical procedures correctly. This variety is unpretentious to care for, which only simplifies the process of growing it.