Phalaenopsis Mix Care
House flowers not only decorate the room but also serve as an additional source of oxygen Orchids are popular residents of homes because they are very popular. it is not difficult to take care of them at home. One of their varieties, Phalaenopsis Mix, will delight the owner's eye for many years.
Phalaenopsis Mix
Description of the variety
Mix orchids are perennial (6-9 years) evergreens that came to our region from the humid tropics of Japan. The main characteristics of the species:
- straight shoot in a single copy and the apical point of germination;
- long, wide green leaves with round ends, growing in 2 rows;
- short stem;
- 2-3 flowering branches on each plant.
Color, shape and size vary, depending on the variety: there are green, white, pink, yellow specimens with multi-colored blotches, round or oval. Their size is from 2 to 15 cm.The height of Phalaenopsis Mix reaches from 30 cm to 1 m.
Growing
The key point is the selection of soil for Phalaenopsis Mix. Its development and growth depends on it.
Landing
The substrate serves as a fertile soil for the variety. It is purchased ready-made or prepared independently. When making a purchase, take into account the size of the plant, the volume of the flower container, and climatic conditions. The bark of a tree must be present in the composition of the substrate. Styrofoam is usually used as drainage; moss helps from drying out the soil.
The flower pot is suitable for a transparent and small, because the plant prefers tightness. The distance between the roots and the edges of the container is 3 cm. The planting is carried out in moist soil.
Seed planting
With this method of reproduction, the flower grows after 5 years. To speed up the process, it is required to maintain the greenhouse effect.
The culture medium tubes are pre-sterilized. The seeds also need to be treated with bleach. Using a pipette, they are placed in a container with a substrate, tightly closed and placed in a dark place for germination. The temperature in it should be in the region of 18-24 ° C.
Sprouting
The method involves reproduction by planting stem babies that appear on peduncles and roots. Before transplanting, their root system should grow well and have 3-5 5 cm roots and 3-5 leaves.
The cut sprout is allowed to rest for 2-3 hours. After it is planted in moist soil.
Care rules
Mix - flowers native to tropical forests, therefore, when grown at home, they need proper care.
The temperature in summer should be at least 22 ° C, in winter - 2-3 ° C lower. Humidification of the air is imperative (except for the flowering period): a draft will cause flower disease.
The frequency of watering depends on the size: large Phalaenopsis Mix is irrigated 1 or 2 times a week, small - more often, alternating watering with drying the soil.
Meals are different: direct watering into a pot, installation in a container with water, a warm shower.
The orchid needs good lighting, especially during the growing period, but direct sunlight can cause burns to the leaves, so it is important to provide shade and periodically turn the pot.
Top dressing with special fertilizers is carried out between flowering processes. You can not feed sick, sluggish specimens.
The transplant is carried out no more than once every 1.5-2 years. The roots of the flower are fragile, so all actions are performed with care. The dried roots are cut off, the place of the cut is sprinkled with bark.
Phalaenopsis Mix Care
Diseases and pests
Fight disease
Phalaenopsis Mix can get sick with improper care. Among the most popular ailments are:
- Decay. The plant is taken out of the container, the damaged areas are cut off, after which the flower is transplanted into a new pot. Then the orchid is rearranged in a dark place and not watered for a while.
- The appearance of dark spots. In this case, the Phalaenopsis Mix flower is moved to a cool place.
The appearance of dry leaves is associated with the attainment of a flower of advanced age. If he is still young, temperature drops or improper moisture of the substrate have become the cause of yellowing.
Pest control
Mix orchid leaves are regularly inspected for insects. Ways to fight:
- the invasion of the scale insect is easy to recognize by the spots on the leaves and the delayed larvae - it is required to wipe the orchid with a solution of soap and remove the scale insects (they are mostly hidden in sockets) with cotton swabs;
- when aphids are damaged, phalaenopsis leaves are treated with chemical solutions (they can be purchased at any specialized store) every day, while the soil is covered with polyethylene;
- spider mites and worms are eliminated using the preparations "Neoron", "Fitoverm".
Prophylaxis
Phalaenopsis Mix requires care in accordance with all the rules, which avoids health problems and attacks of pests. Excess moisture is just as harmful as lack of moisture. Regular examination of the orchid reveals an ailment in the bud, which increases the chances of recovery.
Conclusion
Phalaenopsis Mix orchid will decorate any home with its exotic look and will live in it for many years. You can grow it yourself or purchase it at a flower shop. The owner is only required to provide careful care.