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All about Orchids

All about Orchids

A practical guide to the home cultivation of most beautiful orchids

2/10/09

Phalaenopsis - Education

Phalaenopsis - Education


Phalaenopsis - Education


Temperature
Daily temperature: in summer 20 to 28 ° C in winter may be somewhat lower.
Night temperature: above 16 ° C.
Autumn night temperature reduced to about 16 ° C, this will encourage re-flowering.

Watering
When embedded must be taken to a substrate does not dry out completely, but can not stop water in the pot. During each substrate must be watered almost dry. As long as it is in the pot condensation not need watered. Serious error is that the orchid too much water, because the roots can die. Water so that the pot value is immersed in water or to go down some running water through the crucible. The water in the decorative pot can not stop. Water should be as to become in room temperature.

Humidity
They need a humidity of between 60 and 70%, it is necessary in the homes of low humidity orchid spray. Especially in winter, if they are above the radiator. Do not spray under the flowers.

Fertilization
During the growth, fertilize about 1x a week with diluted fertilizer. In winter, when growth is slower, fertilize about 1x a month.

Light
They need a city light, medium light, with no direct afternoon sun.

Substrate
The substrate must be grave, because the roots need a lot of airiness.

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