Description of the Schillerian orchid
The Schillerian orchid (phalaenopsis schilleriana) is considered the most popular variety in the Phalaenopsis series. This variety was first discovered more than 100 years ago, but this does not prevent it from occupying central places in the gardeners' collection. Unpretentious care makes the growing process easy.
Schillerian Orchid
general characteristics
Phalaenopsis schilleriana (phalaenopsis schilleriana) belongs to monopodial varieties.
Leaves are fleshy and form rosettes. Their length reaches 40 cm, and their width is 10 cm. The rosette of an adult plant consists of 5 sheets. Their color is marbled with purple tints. The stem is short. The peduncle is pink with increased branching.
According to the description, up to 200 flowers are formed on one Phalaenopsis Schiller orchid, which are collected in inflorescences. The diameter of the flower is 10 cm. Even if flowering does not occur, the plant looks unusual and always adorns the windowsill or garden plot.
A feature of the orchid is that it does not have a certain moment of flowering and rest. The culture begins to bloom at the moment when the duration of daylight hours increases.
Pruning process
Once the plant is finished blooming, prune it.
- If the peduncle is just beginning to dry out, then cut it off to the first green area. If it has dried completely, then the pruning is carried out up to the leaf outlet.
- It is not necessary to trim the leaves and roots.
Selection of soil and capacity
To grow a healthy flower, a soil made up of several ingredients is used. The main ingredient is tree bark. In addition to it, wood charcoal is often used, which nourishes the bark with useful trace elements. If you are going to store it in a warm, dry place, cover the soil with moss.
Phalaenopsis Schiller needs to be grown in transparent containers (glass jar or plastic food container). Since the plant is light-loving, you need to hang the containers on mesh baskets.
Planting process
Phalaenopsis Schiller is planted in the same way as other varieties.
The pot is filled with prepared soil. After that, a seedling is placed into it, to a depth of 6-8 cm.
Sprinkle the root system with a sufficient amount of soil evenly and tamp it easily. After planting, the plant is watered with 1 liter of water and placed in a dark place. After 1, 15 months, you can place the pot on a windowsill or other well-lit areas.
The transplant is carried out every 2-4 years. If diseases arise, then transplant the orchid immediately. This procedure is carried out in the spring, when the soil has warmed up to 15-17 ° C. The transplant is carried out to protect the roots and the bush itself from pests and diseases. It allows you to speed up the regeneration process in case of possible damage (due to pets, sudden temperature changes or sunburn).
Planting Phalaenopsis Schiller
Care features
Taking care of Schiller's Phalaenopsis is not difficult. The correct temperature should be determined. Daytime temperature should be 20-26 ° С, but at night it should not go below 15 ° С.
Schiller's phalaenopsis needs enough light. Low illumination negatively affects the number of buds and flowers, therefore, at the time of flower formation, a sufficient amount of light should be provided to the culture. Direct sunlight causes burns in the leaf area. Air humidity should be in the range of 70-80%.
Water the plant 2-3 times a week. It all depends on the conditions for keeping the flower. If it is located in a dry and warm room, then it will have to be watered much more often. The soil should not be allowed to be dry. The feeding interval is 1.5 weeks. Use solutions of potassium nitrate (20 g per 10 l of water) or superphosphate (30 g per 10 l of water).
Pests and diseases
According to the description, Schiller's orchid is exposed only to powdery mildew. In the fight against it, it is necessary to use a solution of copper sulfate (20 mg per 10 liters of water), which is watered on the bushes. For a plant - 1 liter of solution.
The pest is aphids. The copper-containing substance Oxyhom (30 g per 10 liters of water) will become an effective remedy to combat it. Infusion of 1 liter of solution under each bush is carried out once a week, until complete healing.
Prevention measures
Prevention includes several actions:
- you should buy only formed seedlings, without signs of disease or other damaged areas;
- the first month, new seedlings should be kept away from other flowers;
- during transplantation, disinfect the soil;
- those plants that you are going to bring into the house after storage on the street should also be processed;
- spray the plant with a manganese solution (3 mg per 5 l of water) - the procedure is carried out with an interval of 30 days.
Conclusion
Phalaenopsis Schiller attracts the attention of collectors due to its elegance and beauty. Despite the fact that there are varieties that are characterized by brighter colors, this culture does not leave its leading position in the market. Even beginners in the field of gardening can grow and cultivate it.