Algae or mold in a pot with orchid
Hello, fans of tropical beauties - Phalaenopsis orchids! If you looked in the article, the notice in a pot with a potted plant that something was wrong. Sometimes the crust appears green patina - algae, sometimes - mold.
Both phenomena one main reason - the constant high humidity inside the pot. In principle, the way it should be: even in old books on gardening is written that the substrate Phalaenopsis must always be a little wet. After all, in the nature of the air does not dry up in the jungle ever.
But it is also true, growers say, calling phalaenopsis orchids, "Daughters of the air." Stagnation of moist air causes the roots to rot. Therefore, in a pot needs to be done
large holes on the bottom. One risk would be less. Your flowers in this regard will be safe.Moisture + = light algae
Found that pot of Phalaenopsis blossomed? Do not worry, there is no threat here. Purely aesthetic flaw. On humid substrate is sunlight, hence appear green algae.
Still, it is worth reviewing (just in case): not too often you water phalaenopsis. Over watering can undertake, when the bark dries on the phalanx
By the way, to cheer phalaenopsis grow opaque and ceramic pots. the roots of the need to be exposed to light is greatly exaggerated: the leaves photosynthesis to cope with themselves. So, if you do not want to contemplate the green plaque on the walls of the pot - you can try as an alternative.
Moisture + low mold temperature =
More dangerous for Phalaenopsis mold. This is the fungal infection. It may spread to the substrate at the roots of our Phalaenopsis. Nothing good will, you know ...
What to do in such a situation?
- In an emergency, when a lot of fungus, and he moved on to the roots, it is necessary to make an emergency transplant. With treatment the roots: cut all rotten and soaked in fungicide.
- Again, review the conditions of detention. Maybe orchid was too cold in the winter windowsill? Maybe in a pot too much moisture stagnant and stale air? If yes, then processing the bark will bring only a temporary effect. As long as conditions are favorable for mold, dangerous plaque, alas, it appears again.
- Shed ground fungicides. Are drugs that suppress the fungus. Drugs with mild exposure - "fitosporin" and "Fitolavin" heavier artillery - "Maxim" and "Previkur". There are, of course, and others. But I write only what she enjoyed. And, you can take advantage of the people's alternative - soak the pot for 10 minutes in a solution of potassium permanganate.
In time to take action. Let your flowers will be healthy! 🌺Esli you have a Phalaenopsis and the article was interesting - please click in response to "Thumbs up!" You - free of charge, to me - nice!