All about lilac orchid: ways to care for the royal flower

Orchids conquer their sophistication and beauty. There are a great many varieties and varieties, but today we will focus on those that have a noble, royal lilac color of flowers.

To the purple phalaenopsis, perhaps, can be attributed to the whole range of shades, ranging from mauve to dark purple. Some of them are completely "painted" in a solid color, and some with fancy drawings (dots, spots, stripes).

What are these flowers?

Orchids belong to the family of perennial herbs such as epiphytes, i.e. those that grow on the trunks, branches of trees and other large plants.

Among varieties with lilac color, there are such varieties.:

• Phalaenopsis;
• Cattleya;
• Wanda;
• Dendrobium;
• Bletilla.

In shape and shades are from light purple to deep, dark lilac. There may be blotches and spots of other tones.

It is believed that purple orchids help to overcome laziness and strengthen the motivation of girls on a diet.

Review and photo varieties

The following species are called lilac.

Wanda

Wanda is a tall plant with drooping heavily, as if "bearded" roots. This structure allows the flower to receive moisture from the airspace and does not need soil.

Usually about 15-17 large buds are formed, which turn into fragrant flowers.

Among the lilac varieties especially highlight Sander and Rodshilda.

We offer to watch a video about the features of growing Wanda orchid:

Phalaenopsis

Due to the resemblance, many compare its flowers with butterflies. In the wild, it grows on branches and trunks, and therefore requires special conditions at home. Namely: the roots must be well aerated, otherwise the plant will rot. Duration of flowering up to 6 months. Do not possess a smell.

Dendrobium

Compact form of orchids with flowers up to 8 cm. On the peduncle up to 4 buds are formed. Over time, the shoots from the standing ones will be transformed into creeping ones The shape of the leaves at Dendrobium ellipsoidal.

We offer to watch a video about the Dendrobium orchid:

Cattleya

Common varieties are:

• Eclipse;
• Ekland;
• Spongy;
• Bowringa

This is a capricious plant that requires increased maintenance, but with the right content, it is striking in its beauty and spectacularity.

Bletilla

This is a Japanese variety. In color rather lilac-pink. Purple Cattleya orchids do not bloom every year.. Requires special care for yourself.

Breeding history

But you can talk about breeding work much later. In 1795, the Wanda variety was discovered in the rainforest; in 1825, Phalaenopsis was found in the Malay Archipelago. At first, selection work was carried out intuitively - the varieties you liked crossed. With the growth and development of technology, the breeding has already acquired a view aimed at a commercial request.

Step-by-step instruction

Care

Orchids can not tolerate drafts and open sunlight. Better to keep in the shade.

• Humidity level 60%.
• Watering as the soil dries.
• The optimum temperature is 23-25 ​​degrees. Daily temperature difference is not more than 7 degrees.
• Light day 12 hours.
• Optimal soil: charcoal and pine bark in a ratio of 1: 5.
• Do not pour the middle and cropped hemp, otherwise it will quickly rot.
• Top dressing: once a month.
• Transplant: once every three years.

Landing is done during the rest period - in spring or autumn.:

1. Prepare tools and materials: pot, bark-based substrate, drainage, scissors, gloves.
2. Remove from the old pot, trying not to damage the roots.
3. We wash the horses under a stream of warm water to remove the old soil.
4. Inspect the roots for pests. If any, we place the flower for two to three hours in filtered water at 21-24 degrees.
5. We cut dry scorched roots with clean scissors.

   Rotten places are treated with activated carbon.

6. Remove dry leaves. To do this, cut in half and pull in different directions, so that the leaf is removed from the stem.
7. Next, dry the roots for 7-9 hours.
8. In a dry, produced pot with a drainage of a quarter of the volume, put the flower in the middle and fill it with the substrate.
9. Part of the roots, which did not fit, leave freely above the surface.

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Breeding

First way

1. A healthy and large plant is taken in a period of two to three months after flowering.
2. The peduncle is cut at an acute angle at the base and is divided into cuttings of 4 cm with at least one sleeping, living bud.
3. The cuttings are placed in greenhouse conditions at a temperature not lower than 28 degrees and constant high humidity.

Second way

1. The peduncle is not divided into cuttings, but completely cut off and placed in the sun in a glass of water.
2. Also in the glass to speed up the process add fertilizer.
3. After hatching from almost two leaves 3-4 cm long, they are transferred to a permanent ground.

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Pests and diseases

Unfortunately, this flower affects these types of diseases:

1. Fungal.
   • root rot;
   • tracheomycosis;
   • spots;
   • anthracnose;
   • septoriosis;
   • stangosporosis;
   • phyllossticosis;
   • cercosporosis, etc.
2. Bacterial.
   • rot;
   • stains.
3. Viral.
   • withering;
   • stains.

Affected by pests:

• Red flat tick.
• Mealybug
• Flatfish.
• Spider mites.
• Shchitovka.

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Conclusion

In the article we tried to answer the key questions about lilac orchids. It is important to understand that this is a beautiful, but rather capricious plant in the content. However, care tips will help even beginners grow an amazing flower healthy and beautiful.

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