Compared to other types of orchids, pink orchid is not a very picky plant. And yet, you need to know the features of care for him. Elegant pink flowers will decorate any windowsill.
This type of orchid requires special watering, high humidity and stable temperature conditions. This is due to the fact that the plant is accustomed to such an environment. Then you will learn in more detail what kind of flower it is, what its appearance is in the photo and how to care for the plant if it grows at home in a pot.
Definition
Scientific name: Phalaenopsis Rosea. Origin: Philippines and Taiwan, Borneo Peninsula.
Description of the appearance and photos
The main feature of the orchid is pink flower petals.like beautiful butterflies. This species is rather small with oblong oval leaves. Their length reaches 15 cm, width - 8 cm. The leaves are dark green, although sometimes there is a red tint on the back side.
Beautiful arched peduncle of dark purple color, elongated by 25-30 cm. Up to 15 white-pink flowers sprout on it, connected to neat rosettes. They gradually germinate one by one and reach 3 cm in diameter.
What varieties have this color?
Phalaenopsis pink (Sacramento variety) with the right care blooms almost regularlybut 3 months a year he has a rest period. Schiller variety grows in tropical climates, it has solid elongated leaves. Its inflorescence reaches 1.5 meters and holds up to 200 medium flowers (7 cm in diameter). They are pale pink. This pink orchid blooms in January and drops the last flower only in May.
History of origin
The story of how this outlandish beauty conquered Europe is somewhat unusual. In 1731, a dry orchid specimen was sent from the Bahamas by a British botanist.
"Who knows," the professor mused, "but what if the spark still lives in a tuber?" He planted the plant in a flower pot just in case, and as a result he came to life. After some time, pink flowers of amazing beauty appeared. So, for the first time in the UK, a tropical orchid has blossomed.
Step-by-step instruction
By care
For a pink orchid, you must provide certain conditions for life. The optimum temperature will be 20 ° C in winter and up to 35 ° C in summer. In the cold season, lowering the night temperature to 10 ° C can damage the flower.
For orchids, windows with an east or west direction are suitable. On particularly hot sunny days, orchids need shading. Bright light gives colors a bright color, but in frequent cases causes burns.
In winter, the flower needs additional fluorescent lighting in the evening.since he needs a 12-hour daylight to grow.
Watering for pink orchids is moderate. In summer, the soil is moistened, as it dries out several times a week, in cold weather it is reduced to several times a month. The roots of the plant are especially capricious. Overdrying, as excessive moisture, leads to their extinction.
Water is used at room temperature.. It must be ensured that the entire soil is saturated with fluid. To do this, you can place the pot in a bucket of water, and then let it drain.
To increase the humidity near the pot, set the tray with pebbles, filled with water.
On top dressing
Pink orchid needs fertilizer with a special orchid complex. Add it only to the moistened substrate so as not to burn sensitive roots. The procedure is performed once every two weeks during the period of active growth. Excessive fertilizers lead to leaf cracks and a long absence of flowering. When choosing fertilizers you should pay attention to those that contain the minimum amount of nitrogen.
By transplant
For planting it is better to use transparent plastic pots. In this case, you can monitor the state of the root system in order to prevent the death of the plant in time and to monitor the need for their hydration.
Repot the flower only in extreme conditions no more than once every few years.. If the roots occupy most of the pot, and the plant has slowed growth, it is worth replacing it with a larger one. Orchids are transplanted only after flowering.
At the bottom of the pot is laid a layer of drainage, dried roots are cut and cleaned from the old soil. The plant is placed in a new pot and gently covered with a substrate, without pressing, so as not to damage the fragile root. Peduncle looks beautiful, it is directed upwards. To do this, you must tie it to a support that is carefully inserted into the ground, taking care not to damage the roots.
Next, a visual video about orchid transplantation:
By breeding
Orchid breeding occurs children, growing on a flower. In addition, in time of transplanting, the daughter plants are separated. New inflorescences appear in about a year.
Pests and diseases
With proper care for the orchid, the plant rarely gets sick and is almost unaffected by pests.
The biggest problem with the orchid is rotting roots. Removal of the affected areas and soil replacement helps. Watering is reduced during the recovery period.
Orchids can be affected by red mites and aphids, which can pass from a diseased nearby plant. When buying a flower, look at the leaves and flowers, because they can be seen defeated by a mealy worm.
We offer to watch a video about orchid diseases:
Conclusion
Pink orchid is perfect for creative people.. His exquisite twists, elegance of the flower will be able to awaken inspiration even from the avid "technician" and make him make a small creation.
In addition, the plant directly provides great opportunities for the creative process: you like to draw - you will be very pleased to draw a flower, you like to photograph - the choice of background, angle and lighting installation will take several hours.
If you are presented with an orchid, you should not be afraid that in the apartment it will die or stop blooming. With proper observance of all conditions, flowers of pink orchid become a cause of pride.
