Phalaenopsis Multiflora: what it is, how to properly care for, as well as a description of the appearance of the plant

Orchid a few centuries ago belonged to expensive collection plants, was available to very rich and noble people. However, in our time, the orchid has not lost its aristocracy and mystery.

In the Royal London Horticultural Society today, new varieties are officially registered, new products are reported in the special press.

Such hybrids receive awards, the most prestigious of which is the FCC First Class Certificate.

What it is?

Phalaenopsis multiflora - an extensive group of phalaenopsis hybrids. Multiflora - means "multi-flowered". Belongs to the ancient family of orchids, the genus epiphytic (grow on tree trunks, in gorges of rocks, in mountain forests, on stones). The homeland of his ancestors is Australia, southeast Asia, any tropical terrain of the earth.

Detailed description of appearance

At home, Multiflora grows small, about 50 cm. The leaves are fleshy, oval in shape, grow up to 30 cm in number of 4-8 pieces, sometimes there are up to 10 sheets in the outlet. As soon as a new leaf appears, one of the old dies. Issues 3-6 shoots-peduncles. They are flexible and fragile, so they require additional support.

On a note. The flowers themselves are small - 3-5 cm, bloom densely. But in general it turns out such a chic bouquet. On one orchid alone, more than 50 flowers can immediately show off.

Multiflora is characterized by generosity and incredible flowering brightness. This flower is a real celebration-presentation of overseas gifts of nature!

The video tells about what Multiflora orchid is:

History of occurrence

Multiflora Orchid - "multi" - from English - a lot, that is, many stages and periods of crossing the orchid went from the ancestors of the 18th century to today's hybrid variations. All that can be ordered on Internet sites or in special stores is the achievements of modern specialists.

Natural orchid varieties are protected by the state, which are trying to preserve primitive plants in many countries of the world. These types of phalaenopsis do not tolerate the climate of European countries, because their homeland is moist and warm Asia and other tropical spaces of the Earth. Therefore, breeders 100 years ago adapted, "tamed" the eastern beauty to our conditions.

What is the difference from other types of orchids?

Phalaenopsis Multiflora is a medium-sized species of orchids. It has 4-8 bright green leaves of an oval oblong shape about 35 cm in size. An interesting feature is as soon as the plant releases a new leaf, one of the previous predecessors withers. Sometimes up to 10 leaves can form.

Another feature of this multi miracle is the lack of a growth point, peduncles grow directly from the ground. Peduncles are also special - when they bloom, they branch, form many branches with flowers.

Subcort

Phalaenopsis Multiflora has many varieties and hybrids, among them it is worth noting:

Phalaenopsis Multiflora Abudance.

Phalaenopsis Multiflora Brown Sugar.

Phalaenopsis Multiflora Cx322.

Phalaenopsis Multiflora Dragon.

Phalaenopsis Multiflora Soft Cloud.

Phalaenopsis Multiflora Spring.

Phalaenopsis Multiflora Venice.

Bloom

When and how?

This miracle - the flower has many different color shades and non-standard, sometimes even fantastic color combinations (about what color happens in the natural environment of phalaenopsis, you can find out here).

Lovers and collectors of beautiful orchids have recently been interested in the Phalaenopsis Multiflora orchid, which loves to bloom, in winter, of course, not so abundantly, but In the summer, multiflora strikes with a large number of flowers.

The multifaceted orchid Multiflora is the most popular of the representatives of the phalaenopsis, flower growers are very fond of it, because it practically does not need peace and blooms profusely for a long time.

Care

Before flowering. At this time, you need to especially monitor the air temperature - 27-28 ° C during the day and a slight drop to 22-25 ° C at night. Orchid loves light, therefore it is necessary to provide additional lighting to "add" daylight.
After flowering. After the orchid fades, it is better to put it in a cooler place. Coolness will stimulate new flowering. After about two months, the orchid can be put in its original place. Watering should be reduced here.

What to do if it does not bloom?

Multiflora loves to bloom, it rarely goes into complete rest. But still, in order to stimulate it for flowering, you need to lower the temperature at night to 18 ° C, and during the day the temperature should be 20 - 22 ° C. Dangerously large temperature drop, thermophilic orchid will fall ill, will start dropping buds, flower stalk may die. Do not overdo it with stimulation. Below 20 ° C in the afternoon the thermometer should not fall.

Attention! There is another important point: for the orchid to bloom again, you need to carefully cut off the faded branch over the second eye from below. This will accelerate its flowering.

Step-by-step care instructions

Seat selection

It is better to settle the orchid in a bright place, but you need to beware of direct exposure to the sun, especially in spring and summer. If the leaves turn yellow, it means that you went too far with sunbathing, urgently clean up in darker places or just curtain the windows. But the light must come in sufficient quantity. If buds and leaves suddenly began to fall, you know - a flower dies from a lack of light. He does not tolerate drafts at all. Also, flower growers do not advise placing flowers above the warming batteries - this dries the air, the soil, the orchid will begin to wither.

Soil and pot preparation

The soil must be special, each ingredient performs its necessary function: good breathability, moisture permeability.

Priming:

Drainage - pieces of polystyrene foam or expanded clay are placed on the bottom of the pot.
Medium pieces of pine bark, previously peeled and well washed, can be disinfected.
Charcoal.
Sphagnum moss.

It is better to grow an orchid in plastic transparent potsThen you can freely monitor the condition of the roots, control watering.

Pot:

A pot with holes for drainage is required, holes not only at the bottom of the pot, but also in the lower part along the entire diameter.
the height of the pot and the width of the throat should be the same.
the root of the orchid is powerful, branched, so the pot must be selected so that the root system is located comfortably throughout the entire volume of the pot.

Temperature

Reference. Any Multiflora loves heat very much.

In winter and summer, the most optimal temperature is 22-25 ° C during the day, and at night such an orchid does not like drops, the temperature can drop by 5 - 7 ° C, not more.

Humidity

For proper orchid care, air humidity should not exceed 50 - 70%. Adequate ventilation is required, especially if humidity is high: overcast, overcast - this prevents moisture stagnation and root decay, an orchid loves the air.

Since our beauty rarely rests, practically does not “fall asleep”, she needs to be constantly nourished with moisture, but in moderation. In the heat, it is advisable to lightly spray the flower every other day. But do not flood, you can cause rotting of the roots and leaves, a fungus may appear.

Multi Orchids tolerate drought better than flooding. But in high light conditions: spring, summer, it is necessary to increase the air humidity. This will provide growth and vigorous lush flowering orchid.

Lighting

Fanenopsis Multiflora prefers a well-lit space. In winter there is not enough light; in the afternoon it is better to turn on the lamps for several hours. In summer, it is better to shade the windows, direct rays of the sun can burn the leaves, the orchid will become lethargic and lifeless.

Watering

Watering should be done very carefully, water should only fall onto the ground, especially in winter. If the leaves are wet, they need to be dried, otherwise they will start to hurt, stagnation of water in the sinuses is strictly prohibited!

Water should be at room temperature, it is better to defend it, there is a lot of lime in the tap water. Experts recommend the use of rainwater, but in practice it is not always convenient. It is better to water in the morning by immersion:

Orchid pot for one minute should be lowered into a bucket of water.
After this, the water should drain well, pour the excess from the pan, this can damage the roots.

Recommendation. This procedure must be performed no more than 1 time per week. If it is very hot, you can spray the flower, increasing the desired humidity.

Top dressing

It is recommended to eat an orchid multi once a week, taking into account humidity, season, temperature, etc. Fertilizers should be special, it is better to buy in a store, get detailed instructions in the same place, this is very important, the flower will burn out from an “overdose” of fertilizers. Usually they fertilize with watering, so the necessary top dressing will evenly reach its goal.

During the growth period for feeding use the composition:

calcium nitrate;
urea;
magnesium sulfate.

The ratio is 2: 6: 1.

In winter, with a decrease in illumination, the amount of fertilizer with nitrogen (urea) must be halved.

Transfer

It is advisable to transplant an orchid once every 2 years. We transplant the orchid into transparent pots with a diameter of 10-15 cm. The substrate is prepared separately, preferably from natural materials, given air permeability and moisture capacity. The orchid must breathe and ventilate. For the correct composition of the soil, small gravel, expanded clay, medium pieces of wood bark, moss - sphagnum are usually used, a little peat and earth can be added.

The roots in the pot with the substrate should feel free, do not push the pot with the substrate! Under natural conditions, orchid roots are generally in the air.

Breeders advise using the “transshipment” method when planting, when our tropical guest “goes to expand their living space” along with soil - a substrate. In this case, the transplant is safer for the root, and the adaptation period will pass easily and imperceptibly.

How to propagate?

In greenhouses and in vivo phalaenopsis propagated by seeds and new processes that appear after flowering. And at home, you can plant an orchid only with “children” - small processes, they are called air layers.

Orchid propagation is better from the end of winter or from the very beginning of spring to the beginning of June. When separating the "children" we observe the sequence:

We select a healthy adult, with a good root, large large leaves orchid. An important condition is that the flowers should already bloom, and the peduncle should still be fresh.
With a sharp knife on the peduncle, the top is cut to the upper "sleeping" kidney, the place of the cut is sprinkled with charcoal.
We transplant a new shoot into a pre-prepared small greenhouse with a substrate - sphagnum.

Important! Watering must be stopped for several days, the plant needs to recover.

Stimulating "kids"

Most often, "babies" appear on their own, but this process can be accelerated by stimulation:

To do this, the sleeping kidney must be carefully cleaned from the scales.
A cytokine paste is applied evenly on it, a very small amount, you can apply the paste with an ear stick.

Breeders say that it contributes to the awakening of the kidney and the birth of a new life - "kids."

Diseases and Pests

Multiflora orchid, like other representatives of orchids, is very susceptible to all kinds of infections, viruses and diseases. When purchasing a new orchid, you need to immediately inspect for pests.

Spider miteFor example, it multiplies very quickly and practically eats a plant. From spider mites and other pests, experienced gardeners recommend immediately after detecting a problem spray the orchid with a special solution or soak it with roots for 15 minutes in an insecticide and quarantine it (for at least a month).
Various rot, especially in the summer, the roots and leaves of a painful orchid are quickly affected, in a few days you can lose the flower altogether. If you see the root rot, carefully cut everything with a knife. It is recommended to sprinkle with cinnamon and grease with foundationazole. But, in general, it is better not to get carried away with foundationazole, this drug inhibits the growth of orchids.
Fungus in the bark, on the leaves. An urgent transplant is required here, the orchid must be relocated to a new bark. Use a spray of phytosporin solution or any other antifungal drug. It is necessary to dose the medicine very moderately, since the medicine, if taken incorrectly, negatively affects the root system as a whole.

Prevention of various problems

On a note. If the orchid is completely healthy, preventive measures will not damage, but support, strengthen immunity.

How to avoid flower diseases:

Regularly carry out prophylaxis - treat with special chemical compounds, for example, Zircon with succinic acid, having previously studied everything according to the instructions.
To weaken watering, reduce air humidity, remove to dark places if the leaves turn yellow. That is, there is an excess of moisture and light.
If the leaves began to fall, then the humidity is insufficient, and the air temperature is too high for the orchid. Refresh, water, make the right lighting for her.
Leaves rot - a sure sign of improper care. Make sure that the leaves are not wet, and if wet, they must be carefully wiped with a dry cloth.
The leaves are wrinkled, darkened - nourish the roots, they simply lack water.

In general, an orchid is a special flower, it is a stranger, a tropical guest, so in our conditions it can be difficult. She reacts to everything: temperature, humidity, weather and light. Multiflora is a hybrid specially bred for our climate, which means that if you treat it with love and attention, it will thankfully bloom throughout the year in gratitude to you!