Sogo Orchid
The Sogo orchid bewitches and delights with its unusual beauty. Studying the features of Sogo phalaenopsis helps to properly grow it, take care of it and observe the growth and development of the plant for a long time.
Sogo Orchid
Description of the variety
Sogo Orchid is a variegated flower, which is the result of crosses, belongs to the ancient orchid family. He loves stones, gorges in the mountains, forests in the tropics, grows on stumps, trees.
This variety has large flowers, abundant flowering with a string of flowers, peduncles grow in a cascade of great length. To evenly distribute light and heat between flowers at home, special supports are used.
Large leaves grow up to 35-40 cm, they are oblong, dense, harsh, with a dark green color. The color of Sogo is different, it can be from white to bright crimson, purple.
Sogo orchid species
Vivien
Phalaenopsis Sogo Vivienne is a flower from Asia with unusual leaves, with a border of color lighter than the entire dark green leaf. The leaves are rounded, dense in structure. Sogo Vivienne flowers are pink in color, with crimson veins, variegated flowers, with a bright curly lip.
Yukidan
Yukidan is an elongated slender plant. The flowers are white and pink in color, their diameter is up to 12-14 cm. The curly lip resembles a brooch in pattern against the background of a white or pale pink flower, rounded petals, shimmer when illuminated. Leaves are bright green, wide, dense, with a longitudinal vein in the middle.
Gottries
Gotrice is a miniature variety up to 25 cm high, with bright yellow flowers and purple dots on all petals, a crimson lip.
Shito
Shito has a bright, unpleasant aroma. The plant has a waxy structure of petals, height 35-40 cm, flowers 6-7 cm in size.
Growing
Phalaenopsis Sogo requires the following growing conditions:
- correct watering;
- temperature 20 ° C during the day;
- humidity - 50-60%, in spring-summer a slight increase;
- lighting.
It blooms several times a year. This type of plant does not like stuffiness, dampness in the room, it is picky about airing, but does not tolerate drafts.
Growing Sogo Orchids
Landing
The ideal place for the plant is the north side with the addition of lighting, without direct sunlight.
For planting, a plastic pot with holes on the sides and bottom for air access and proper root placement is suitable. A medium-sized pot will do.
Reproduction methods
Sogo is propagated by seeds and shoots. When self-breeding, use the method of reproduction by children. A favorable time for the process is the end of winter-beginning of spring, after flowering.
Breeding conditions and stages:
- selection of phalaenopsis with a healthy root, fresh and dry peduncle;
- an incision with a knife on the peduncle to the dormant bud;
- disinfection of the cut site with charcoal or cinnamon;
- replanting the shoot to a new place with a small amount of substrate from tree bark and moss;
- stop watering to restore the orchid.
Care
Transfer
After purchase, it is advisable to transplant a young plant. The orchid is carefully removed from the pot, soaked in a solution of epin and succinic acid, coconut chips and sphagnum moss are soaked. If Sogo is healthy, it is transplanted together with the substrate by the transfer method. If there is damage or rot of the root system, clean the damaged areas.
The substrate is shaken. For the prevention of diseases, leaves and areas in front of the roots are sprayed with a 3% solution of hydrogen peroxide, the moss is mixed with charcoal or activated carbon.
If the renewed plant is ready to be planted in a new location, the pot is filled with substrate. The orchid is watered abundantly, excess water is removed from the leaves and growth points.
Top dressing
Top dressing is combined with watering, it is allowed to use rooters for orchids. The order of feeding is observed: watering with water, watering with fertilizer. After the appearance of buds, feeding is stopped.
Watering
When the color of the roots changes to gray-brown, the plant is watered. First - before lunch every 2 weeks, in autumn and winter, if it's hot - once a week, after the substrate has dried. It is better not to spray the flowers in order to avoid the appearance of spots, it is allowed to water the leaves.
Lighting
Sogo orchid is undemanding to lighting. Windows are covered in spring and summer, otherwise the sun's rays harm the plant, in winter phytolamps will be needed for additional light.
Diseases and pests
The orchid is susceptible to diseases and pests, including:
- Mealybug. Pests are removed with a napkin and treated with an insecticide. The plant is sprayed and the excess liquid is wiped after 40 minutes, repeated spraying is done after 7 days.
- Spider mite. It multiplies quickly, phytoverm solution is used to combat the pest, 3 treatments are done every 7-8 days.
- Rot. The problem appears due to stagnation of air, disruption of air exchange, and a decrease in temperature. For treatment, a transplant is required with cleaning the damaged areas and treating the roots with foundationolone.
Prophylaxis
To keep domestic plants safe from diseases and pests, the following conditions must be met:
- installation of pots on special lattices made of metal or wood;
- processing of tools and pots during transplantation, reproduction;
- adherence to temperature conditions, avoidance of air stagnation, ventilation of premises;
- proper care.
Conclusion
Compliance with the rules of growing and caring for Sogo phalaenopsis will allow you to grow a beautiful plant. A healthy and beautiful flower will certainly delight the owner if you carefully monitor its condition and prevent the appearance of diseases and pests.