Increase the Phalaenopsis by Kindel

What you need:

• Planter
• Orchid substrate
• cover

How to propagate the phalaenopsis

• In the Phalaenopsis, the kindel, i.e. small offshoots, usually arise on the flower stem. You can grow a new plant from these children, but don't be too impatient.
• Wait until the child has grown a little bigger and has formed some leaves and roots of its own. Only then can it survive on its own and can be separated from the mother plant with a sharp knife. This is best done in spring, because then the young plant will get enough light to develop well.
• Put the kindel in a pot with orchid soil. Since this soil is actually intended for somewhat larger plants, crush it a little with your hands and then only pour it in loosely. Under no circumstances use normal potting soil, as the roots would soon start to rot in it.
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• If possible, use a transparent pot as a planter so that the roots are sufficient Get light, because in the wild, orchids usually grow on trees where their roots are in the air hang.

And so you continue to care for the child

• It is best to place the pot with the child on a window sill, where it is light but the child does not get direct sunlight.


Phalaenopsis offshoots - what to look for when propagating this orchid

The Phalaenopsis is one of the numerous orchid species, due to its ...

• In order for the child of the Phalaenopsis to start growing, it needs a high level of humidity. The easiest way to achieve this is to place the pot in a miniGlasshouse or use another transparent cover. But think about regular ventilation.
• You supply the child with water by spraying it once a day. Proper watering, on the other hand, is not particularly recommended, as this will quickly make the potting soil too wet.

Another way to multiply your Phalaenopsis is through division. This method is useful when the rootstock of your plant has already grown very large. Then separate the rhizome in half with a sharp knife and put the two halves in separate planters.