Transplanting orchids phalaenopsis - secrets and peculiarities of the process

Operational and Implemented correctly transplant - one of the key procedures to ensure optimal conditions for the life of Phalaenopsis. For information on how to conduct it properly, you will learn in the next article.

Periodicity

The periodicity of this type of transplant the orchid - every two or three years. The most appropriate time to carry out the described procedures - spring.

Reasons for transplant

The reasons for which a flower may need a transplant:

· High density of the substrate;

· Detection of algae on the back storoneomkosti;

· Damage to the pot;

· Purchase of plants in a large store or sale;

· Purchase of the flower, which is in the resting phase and has a substantial violation of tissues;

· Utrachivanie substrate properties that are beneficial to the growth and development of the flower;

· Violation of the integrity of the root system;

· Filling the roots of all the volume of the pot and the displacement of soil with them.

flower transplant

The list of necessary:

· Insecticides;

· Support for the flower stems;

· Sphagnum moss (its presence is desirable but not necessary);

· Sharp scissors or secateurs, disinfected with alcohol;

· Breeding ground pine bark;

· Plastic container under the flower;

· Fitosporin;

· Wand;

· Ctorty dust or activated charcoal (as an antiseptic);

· Drainage;

· Pelvis.

transplant algorithm

1. Dissolve half a teaspoon of the drug in a small amount of water.

2. Pour the solution into the bowl with two liters of warm water.

3. Carefully pull out the base of the stem of the flower containers in which it was purchased. If the root system is tightly braided container, cut it.

4. Wash off or shake off the old medium with the roots of the flower.

5. Mix of the old with the new culture medium. Upon detection of parasites in the rinse the soil insecticide solution.

6. Cut off the shriveled, rotten and blackened parts of the roots to healthy parts.

7. Get rid of the decaying and diseased leaves.

8. Lower flower root system into the prepared solution for half an hour.

9. A bit dry orchid.

10. Sprinkle the cut peeling off the wood dust or activated carbon.

11. Place the drainage at the bottom of the prepared container layer of three to five centimeters.

12. Pour into pot thin layer medium.

13. Add a plant stem in the center of the tank.

14. Put a number holders for flower stems.

15. Fill nutrient carrying capacity.

16. Place the wet peat moss to the substrate.

So, change the described plants - tedious, but beneficial procedure, timely and phased implementation that can significantly extend the life of your favorite flower.