Orchid selection rules
Orchid selection is a process that helps you determine the right variety and flower color for your home. Phalaenopsis should be chosen, taking into account the characteristics and features of caring for it.
Orchid selection
Features of the choice of phalaenopsis
When choosing an orchid, consider the following:
- the presence of labels on the pots, stickers with detailed information about the conditions of care;
- a curved stem, indicating a lack of oxygen during the growth and development of phalaenopsis;
- compliance with the proportions between the components of the flower;
- leaves in healthy phalaenopsis look elastic and dense, bright green, deviations in color are possible, damaged leaves indicate problems;
- healthy bright green roots - an indicator of the growth conditions of phalaenopsis;
- the absence of soft and hollow tissues on the aerial roots, their hardness and elasticity, when the pot is shaken in a healthy state, the root system does not dangle;
- no plaque or sticky layer, stains, stripes;
- the presence of peduncles and buds; buy with them, during transportation, the loss of flowers is possible, but the buds will soon begin to open;
- checking an orchid for beetles, parasites, thrips, worms.
Choosing a healthy plant
Home choose an orchid suitable for development at home. First of all, they are determined with the variety.
Phalaenopsis
Phalaenopsis is most often found in apartments.
It is called a butterfly, because in appearance, the inflorescences and the variety of colors resemble an insect. Phalaenopsis has 2 peduncles, each of which is covered in large numbers with large flowers. The flower has a variety of colors: from snow-white to black. The plant is well looked after, protected from sunlight, and maintained at the desired temperature. Flowering lasts several months, occurs twice a year.
Cymbidium
The plant has thickened and rounded pseudobulbs in appearance that resemble bulbs. The leaves of this species are long and narrow. The plant develops several peduncles, while observing the differences in day and night temperatures: at high temperatures, the flowers fall off faster.
The colors of the cymbidiums are varied. The flower grows comfortably on a glazed balcony with heating or in a winter garden. He is chosen carefully, taking into account all the features of the plant. Cymbidium is comfortable to grow in an apartment.
Cymbidium Orchid
Dendrobium
When flowering, Dendrobium has beautiful white, red, yellow large flowers. A balcony with heating and a loggia are suitable for growing a flower. In warm conditions, flowering is rare, children grow up, requiring transplantation into a new pot.
Phalaenopsis hybrid
The flowers are white, crimson and purple. Phalaenopsis hybrid favorably relates to the warm climatic conditions of apartments.
Slippers
A rare species is Pafiopedilum, it is also called the Slipper. It has an unusual flower structure with a lip reminiscent of slippers or a woman's shoe. With good care, it blooms several times a year. The flowering period lasts several months.The plant has an amazing leaf shape with an intricate pattern of dark stripes and specks.
Transfer
Phalaenopsis are sold in pots. After making a choice and transporting them home, they are transplanted. In order to avoid diseases of all domestic flowers, treatment from pests is required, while phalaenopsis will soon fade.
It is not too difficult to choose a healthy orchid, while at home after transplantation they provide it with a number of conditions:
- lack of temperature drops;
- diffused lighting;
- controlled watering.
Conclusion
Recommendations help to choose the right orchid and provide it with comfortable conditions. It is easy to choose an orchid, following personal preferences and desires, but it must be borne in mind that it needs proper care, only in this case it will grow, develop and surprise with flowering.