Description of the yellow phalaenopsis orchid
The orchid has several varieties: both light cream Anthura Gold and Domenica, and rich Golden Beauty. In addition, there are species that are distinguished by beautiful and varied patterns on the petals. These include Dragon's Rush and Meraldy Breckenbridge. The yellow phalaenopsis orchid (indoor hybrid) is a medium-sized and picky plant that has only one stem. The variety blooms for a long time with beautiful flowers, the color of which varies in a wide range of yellow-gold gamut.
Description of the yellow phalaenopsis orchid
Description of the variety
The flowers of the yellow orchid are like moths. On a single peduncle of bright green color, the length of which reaches 90 cm, small flowers grow that have a yellow tint with crimson veins. Their diameter reaches 5-6 cm, and the petals have a slight yellow-white tint. The central part, or lip, does not differ much in color: it is yellow with purple or red specks. A distinctive feature of the phalaenopsis is that it is able to bloom all year round. The leaves are green, fleshy and have a waxy sheen.
Growing
This phalaenopsis variety adapts well to home conditions and prefers to grow on windowsills with an east and west direction. For orchids, the process of synthesis of inorganic compounds from organic ones, accompanied by the absorption of light, is vital; they need access to a photo resource. This is facilitated by growing a flower in a translucent plastic pot.
Landing
Seeds and cuttings
Phalaenopsis yellow reproduces both by seeds and offspring. The first type of reproduction is better suited for greenhouse conditions, since it has a number of features and is generally a laborious process. Orchid propagation by cuttings is carried out immediately after flowering. To do this, the tops of the plants are cut off and cut into a couple of parts, the ends of the cuttings are treated with charcoal and closed in a transparent container. 2 weeks after the appearance of the roots, small crops are transplanted into independent pots with a substrate.
Root division
Reproduction by root division is carried out in early spring, since during this period the plant is absolutely ready for active growth. For this method, the root system is extremely carefully removed from the pot, then the rhizome is divided into 2 parts with a disinfected knife or blade so that 2-3 bulbs remain on it. The cut points, as in the previous case, are treated with charcoal. Then the pieces are planted in pots and watered. Drainages are added to the soil, which have a beneficial effect on metabolism, development and growth: pieces of tree bark, coals, finely crushed shells and sphagnum moss.
Cuttings
There is one more method - cuttings. This method is especially suitable for monopodial phalaenopsis. Monopodial branching suggests that lateral processes branch off from the first-order shoot. For this method, they find a part of the phalaenopsis, which forms aerial roots, and cut it off. In this case, the culture is placed in a humid place to relieve stress on the plant.
The soil
A healthy flower usually does not need to be transplanted into a new substrate. If the plant is nevertheless transplanted, the pot with the epiphyte is placed in a basin of water for 30-40 minutes, the surface of the pot is covered with a net so that the drainage does not blur. This is necessary to check the plant for pests and parasites.
Care
An orchid blooms with proper care
Lighting
Phalaenopsis can easily do without bright light. It does not have to be natural, orchids are not neglected and artificial lighting. At night, yellow phalaenopsis needs fluorescent lighting. The flower prefers window sills with western and eastern directions.
Violation of illumination leads to thermal burns of the leaves. When the culture is moved under a relatively bright light, it does not have time to adapt, therefore, tissues are damaged.
Temperature and watering
The optimal temperature regime in the cold season is from 14 ° С to 20 ° С, while in the warm season the permissible temperature should not be higher than 30 ° С-35 ° С. In the summer, the culture is sprayed. The yellow orchid is watered twice a week, while the water is poured into the pan of the pot. In the normal state, the roots of the flower are green, and the silvery color warns of moisture deficiency.
Fertilizers
Fertilization of a flower is carried out after the first day of flowering, which is important for newly acquired plants. Sometimes, due to stress, the flowers of the epiphyte begin to wither, which is considered normal. When the epiphyte blooms for a long time, feeding is carried out already during flowering. When applying a complex orchid fertilizer, only a quarter of the dose indicated on the package is used at a time.
The incorrect concentration of mineral or organic complex fertilizers provokes the inhibition of metabolic processes in the plant: the substrate is washed once a week with warm water.
Diseases and pests
Many diseases and parasites attack Orchids: there are often different types of rot, as well as lesions by mealybugs, ticks, aphids, spiders, etc.
- When the scale insect parasite appears, the leaves of the epiphyte become sticky and become covered with dark spots, because the parasite feeds on the juice of the cellular vacuoles.
- Powdery mildew is characterized by the appearance of a whitish film on leaves, buds and aerial roots.
- The sooty fungus provokes the appearance of black spots. Usually it is a companion of other diseases, further weakening the plants.
- Mechanical damage or heat provoke decay of tissues of all organs.
- With bacterial spotting, the leaf blades become covered with ulcers and rot.
Prophylaxis
Prevention measures are defined as follows:
- creating regular levels of temperature and humidity in air and soil;
- periodic inspections of the plant;
- optimal lighting conditions;
- the use of drugs and complex fertilizers as needed;
- reproduction of a flower to preserve it in case of a possible illness.
Conclusion
The yellow orchid is the most unpretentious of the phalaenopsis, it is easy to care for and feels good in a transparent pot containing a special substrate. If you adhere to all the recommendations for growing and keeping phalaenopsis at home, the culture will certainly delight you with frequent and beautiful flowering.