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Phalaenopsis how to water in winter, how to keep warm?

Skyler White
2020-11-16 11:23:35
In summer, water the crab cactus frequently. Because of the rapid evaporation of water in high temperature environment, it is necessary to supplement the dry potting soil, which can not be infected for a long time, but it can not be too frequent to avoid stagnant water and rotten roots. It likes light, but in summer, the light is too strong, so it should be shaded. Or move indoors to avoid sunburn from bright light. In addition, summer pruning treatment, the top few leaves cut off, can promote the germination of new buds.

1. how to water

Phalaenopsis likes relatively humid environment, but the temperature in winter is lower, the growth rate is relatively slow, water demand is less and water evaporation is also slow, to reduce watering.Before watering each time, you can first see the dry and wet situation of the pot soil, see dry and then irrigate, and can not irrigate thoroughly, the surface soil is wet.It is usually watered once a week.In addition, we should also pay attention to the time of watering, which should be carried out at noon.

2. How to keep warm

1, move indoors: its cold resistance is relatively poor, winter must be treated with heat preservation, the temperature is best controlled at more than 10 degrees, otherwise it is easy to be frostbitten.If there is indoor heating, directly move to indoor management, pay attention to avoid heating equipment, otherwise the plant is easy to be burned.To control the temperature well, we should spray water properly to moisturize and avoid the environment being too dry.

2. Plastic bag: If there is no heating equipment in the room and the temperature cannot be controlled well, plastic bag should be put on.It is best to wrap the whole plant and poke holes in it for ventilation.Let it bask in the sun during the day, so as to avoid frostbite.

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3. Build a thermal insulation shed: If there are many plants to be cultivated, it is recommended to build a simple thermal insulation shed. A place with sufficient light must be selected, so that the plants can be exposed to the sun more during the day. Placing the plants in the thermal insulation shed can also avoid frostbite and promote the plants to survive the winter safely.

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