Phalaenopsis

The Phalaenopsis Orchid (Phalaenopsis) is a herbaceous plant of the tribe Wundowie of the Orchid family. Its natural habitat is wet forests of South-East Asia, Australia and the Philippines. Most of these orchids are epiphytes, they grow on trees, but in some cases, they can be found growing on the rocks. Georg Rump, which is a German naturalist, found this plant first, being on one of the Molucca Islands. Called the Orchid Phalaenopsis Carl Blum, Director of the Leiden Botanical garden, one day he saw this plant in the binoculars and decided that his flowers are the real butterflies, and Phalaenopsis means "like a moth". Today this flower is sometimes called "orchids, butterflies". This genus comprises approximately 70 species. This plant is very popular among gardeners because it is distinguished by its elegance and effectiveness, and this is due to the fact that this Orchid is relatively easy to care for.

Temperature – the blooms last longer in light shade and the temperature is +18-25°C. Normal temperature range: +18-25°C. a short-term increase in temperature in the warm to 35° C. At high temperatures for a long time, the Phalaenopsis can relieve the flowers and the leaves lose turgor. In the cold season – a valid short-term decrease to +12°C. the Normal temperature of 15-25°C. The humidity ordinary humidity 30-40%. Excessive humidity without ventilation can cause spots on the leaves of Phalaenopsis and root rot. Constantly low humidity 20 – 25% can lead to loss of turgor of leaves and shedding of flowers. To increase humidity you can put the plant on a tray of water. Watering Phalaenopsis To water after complete drying of the substrate, but not to allow the plant has long been dry. In a transparent pot water needs can be identified by the absence of moisture on the walls of the pot and roots that are light colored. The roots of Phalaenopsis, impregnated with moisture – bright green color. In opaque plastic pot and clay – finger rake the substrate to determine wet substrate or not. No need to rely on drying the substrate from the top. At the bottom of the pot it can be quite humid. You can define the weight – the pot is light, if the substrate is dry. Watered usually in the substrate or by immersion in a container of water. It is not recommended to water the leaves. If the water quality is not sufficient, there may be spots on the leaves. Once a month you need to clean the Orchid to make watering under the shower or tap. After watering the leaves it is advisable to wipe dry. Watering of the substrate under the faucet contributes to its purification. If excessive watering, especially at low temperatures, may appear dark brown spots on the leaves. Additionally, you may rot the roots and growing point. roots, leaves lose turgor, and the plant will recover for a long time. In the case of the decay