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Is Phalaenopsis an orchid? Is Phalaenopsis a perennial?

Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
2020-11-16 11:23:35
Hibiscus flower is Hibiscus, not hibiscus, nor hibiscus, but they are all Malvaceae hibiscus plants, in the daily maintenance is not too much difference. Want to bask in the sun more at ordinary times, summer burning sun needs to shade appropriately, observe soil surface to turn white and dry, irrigate thoroughly, thin fertilizer is applied frequently in growth period. In late autumn, with the decrease of temperature, water supply is gradually reduced, fertilization is stopped in winter, and it is put in a room of 0-5 C to let it sleep naturally.

1. is it an orchid?

It belongs to a kind of orchid, specifically orchid Phalaenopsis plants, the origin is in the subtropical rain forest, is attached to the orchid.Its stem is short and is usually surrounded by leaf sheaths.The leaves are slightly fleshy, usually three or four or more.Inflorescences lateral at base of stem at flowering, sometimes branched, sometimes unbranched.There are many colors, white and purple.It usually blooms between April and June.

2. is it a perennial plant

It is a perennial plant, as long as the growth environment is suitable, it is no problem to raise it for five or six years.It can blossom every year, when it blooms, the color is bright, the flower posture is beautiful, the ornamental value is relatively high, it is very suitable for indoor maintenance, not only can play the role of home decoration, but also can purify the air, which is beneficial to our health.

3. Growing Environment

1. Temperature: Phalaenopsis likes warmth and is afraid of cold environment.During the management period, it is best to provide it with a temperature between 15-20 degrees, after cooling in winter, we must pay attention to temperature control, temperature control above 10 degrees, otherwise it will stop growing, below 5 degrees will also be frostbite death.

2, light: usually more sun it will accumulate more nutrients to promote flowering.Indoor raise want to be put on the windowsill with good light, block when bright light goes.Winter can also be the whole day of the sun, which is conducive to winter.

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3. Humidity: Watering should be thorough at ordinary times, with strong absorption capacity, but attention should not be excessive, otherwise the root system is easy to suffocate and die.More water is needed in the growth season, so we should water and spray water frequently, and do not soak the leaves most.

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