Description of the Yellow Orchid
The yellow orchid is also known as the phalaenopsis. A fragrant orchid with bright yellow flowers will brighten any room.
Yellow orchid
Description of the variety
The length of the peduncle varies from 10 cm to 1 m. Leaves of rich green color reach 20 cm in length. Yellow petals may have a red stripe with a pinkish or white center.
Flowering time - 1-3 months, provided proper care. The yellow orchid is capable of producing about 80 flowers over the entire period. The roots of the plant absorb moisture from the air.
Growing
An orchid with yellow petals adapts well to room conditions; growing it in an apartment or house will not be there. The plant is unpretentious and does not require special growing conditions. The main thing is an abundance of light and proper watering.
Landing
A transparent pot is the best choice for a flower with aerial roots. There is good air circulation in such a container. It makes it possible to control the state of the substrate. An important component for growing indoor flowers is a properly prepared substrate. It should include moist moss and brown bark.
Pieces of charcoal, peat with small spruce cones are also added to it. At home, it is easy to find a suitable place for growing a flower: choose the most illuminated one.
Seed propagation
Growing an orchid using seeds is a difficult procedure that requires a lot of patience and diligence. For cultivation, glass tubes or flasks are suitable. They are disinfected. Next, a nutrient medium is selected.
Before sowing, the seeds are sterilized by placing them in 2% peroxide for 10 minutes. Further, collecting them with a pipette together with the liquid, they are evenly poured over the entire surface of the nutrient medium. Containers with planted seeds are placed on a well-lit surface, the temperature should not drop below 20 ° C. A year later, the sprout is transplanted into specially prepared soil.
Sprout growing
Orchid propagation by shoots is easier than by seeds. After the cut, the baby is placed in a container with a solution of activated carbon and the water is tinted with an antiseptic dye. The water is changed every 2 weeks.
When the shoot takes root, it is planted in a substrate made from tree bark and charcoal. The container must transmit light; a transparent pot or plastic glass is suitable for this. Expanded clay is placed at the bottom, and the surface is covered with wet moss. Watering is not carried out in the first 3 days. After the sprout has grown into an adult plant, it is transplanted into a larger pot.
Care
Phalaenopsis absorbs moisture from the air, so high moisture content in the soil does not harm it. Watering should be moderate. It is better to use filtered or rain water.
If a flower does not have enough lighting, it will bloom much less often, and will use all its strength to grow leaves. The yellow flower thrives at temperatures between 20 ° C and 25 ° C. Temperature drop - no more than 3 ° С-5 ° С.
Orchid feeding is essential. It is fertilized 2 times a month, in winter and summer - once a month.The orchid is fed during the growing season and during flowering. Some fertilizers are named:
- "Fasco";
- Agricola;
- Brexil Combi;
- Pocon;
- "Dr. Foley".
Top dressing is easy to make by using pine bark and moss yourself.
The transplant is done every 3-4 years. During transplantation, it is important not to damage the roots - they are carefully separated from the walls of the previous container, all rotten roots are cut off, after which the root system is washed. Next, the flower is placed in a larger pot with new soil and substrate.
Orchid care
Diseases and pests
There are many diseases, as well as pests: powdery mildew, spotting, anthrazone, fusareous rot, rust, sooty mushrooms, aphids, whitefly, thrips, mealybug. The condition of its leaves will help determine what is wrong with the flower.
Fungal diseases cover the leaf with white, powder-like spots. In case of rot disease, the roots or pre-root system of the plant are covered with black, gray or brown rot. The pest is defined in the same way.
Fight disease
In the treatment of diseases, a solution of colloidal sulfur or the "Skor" remedy helps. Spraying with this solution, the flower can be saved from powdery mildew. In case of a disease with rust, drugs Mikasan and Ritomil help.
In case of fungal disease, the root system is treated with funzadol or a mixture of benlate. If the plant has rotted, it is sprayed with a fungicide. All areas affected by the disease are cut out and treated with coal dust.
Pest control
To fight pests, the pot is lowered into a basin of water to the brim and left for 10 minutes. Then it is taken out from there and treated with a special preparation.
The preparation Fitoverm helps against ticks and mealybugs. "Aktar" helps against thrips: 3 sprays are carried out in 10 days. All damaged or fallen leaves are removed.
Prophylaxis
Most diseases in a flower appear due to poor care of it.
Lack of moisture infects the flower with pests, and if the moisture is high, the plant is more likely to be susceptible to disease. The best prevention is strict adherence to watering and regular airing of the room. Every few days, the leaves are wiped and the condition of the soil is monitored. Sometimes the orchid is sprayed with phytoverine.
Conclusion
Phalaenopsis yellow orchids are a beautiful plant with a yellow flower (sometimes pink speckled). Yellow petals, red or orange middle are a big advantage of this type of orchid. They require careful maintenance, but it is not difficult to take care of them at home. In return, they fill the home with a wonderful aroma and cozy atmosphere.