This text provides a comprehensive guide on caring for Phalaenopsis orchids, including tips on watering, propagation, and repotting. It emphasizes the importance of proper care for these plants, which can become sick if not properly cared for. The guide includes a step-by-step guide on how to save sick or stressed Phalaenopsis orchids, which have soft, wrinkly leaves and lack many roots.
To ensure good care, it is essential to clean the growing area with Physan, a disinfectant, and fungicide, and treat the orchid with a Physan solution of 1 tablespoon Physan to 1 gallon of water. Sterilize shears before and after use, and if treating multiple orchids, sanitize them before moving on to the next one.
Place the orchid in a bright room, but not in direct sunlight. Water the orchid infrequently, being guided by the plant. Fig and Bloom’s comprehensive guide offers essential tips on watering, lighting, and temperature to ensure the orchid’s health.
The soaking method for rehydrating and recovering orchids involves unpotting the orchid, gently removing all potting material from its roots, rinsing the roots, pruning the roots, removing the bloom stem, and alternately soaking and drying. To revive an orchid trim after blooming, adjust the watering schedule, repot at the right time, provide the right light, and find the best solution.
In case of crown rot, some orchids may recover, and if the orchid has a good amount of roots, water it more frequently. Place the orchid and plastic pot in a well-ventilated area.
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