Huntley

Huntley, briefly about orchids:

• Huntleya likes light, well-drained, water and breathable soils.
• The maximum plant height is 70 centimeters.
• The beauty blooms in the period January-February.
• The color can be yellow, red and variegated.
• The lighting loves medium, there will be enough sunlight in the morning and evening flowers.
• The best location would be on the west or east window.
• He loves extremely wet soils, so irrigation measures can be 3 or more times.
• This is a finicky plant that requires compliance with the temperature regime, additional lighting, shelter when growing in a garden area and more.
• The humidity level should not fall below 60%.
• Fertilization is required only during wakefulness, and extremely rarely during rest.

Huntley: description of the orchid and features

Huntley Orchid: flower photo

Huntley belongs to the orchid family; in its natural habitat, it chooses tropical rainforests for growth. To date, about 14 species of this genus are known.

The huntley has no pseudobulbs, so it cannot accumulate moisture. The leaves are large in size, dark or light green in color with noticeable thin veins, resembling the shape of a fan.

In the leaf axils, a flowering shoot is formed, at the top of which there is a single bud with wide-open petals and sepals, which give the flower the shape of a five-pointed star. Some species emit a light aroma during one and a half months of their flowering. The large, protruding lip of the flower has a bizarre shape and is decorated with a large growth with dense pubescence. The brightness of this type of orchid leaves no one indifferent.

Huntleya is very moody and loves constant attention and care. If you give her this, then as a reward she will paint the house and give a good mood with the help of her graceful flowers.

Huntley: orchid care and cultivation

Huntley is not easy to grow, in order to equip it on the block, experience and knowledge are required. For this reason, I prefer to grow it in vases. When choosing a suitable container, one must be unforgettable about the plant's need for space and that it is very difficult to endure a transplant. It should be carried out only if there is an urgent need for it. This plant is very delicate and fragile, so it must be handled carefully, especially for the root system. Parts damaged or decaying must be removed immediately.

It is possible to propagate Huntley using daughter outlets, but you should be aware that they appear only if excellent conditions are created for the flower. Separation of the rosette from the mother plant is possible only after the formation of its own roots.

Possible diseases and harmful insects:

On the plant, the appearance of a spider mite, mealybug, aphids and the development of putrefactive diseases associated with poor care is possible.

Orchid selection and location:

Before buying a Huntley, it must be carefully examined for any flaws. If the leaves are covered with black spots, then this indicates the presence of putrefactive diseases. It is impossible to acquire such a plant, since it is almost impossible to get rid of the disease.

It is quite difficult to transport the huntley as it should not overheat or overcool. The flower is not tolerant of drafts and precipitation.

A huntley orchid that has just appeared in the house should not be near other house flowers, as aphids, mealybugs and spider mites may not be noticed immediately. Insulation for the first time will be an excellent solution.

It is important to know that a flower transplant is only possible after flowering is complete.

How to get the best result:

Huntley loves good diffused lighting for a long time. Direct sunlight should not touch the flower, otherwise it may lose its decorative effect or die.

The temperature at which the plant is kept should be moderate and be in the range from +20 to +22 degrees throughout the year, since the plant does not have a dormant period. At night, the air temperature should drop by 3 degrees.

Huntley soil must be constantly moist, because it cannot tolerate even a short period of drought. However, you need to be careful with watering, using a little water, but regularly. If liquid stagnates in the soil, this will lead to rotting on the roots. For irrigation, warm and settled water should be used.

The increased humidity in the room is equally important for the healthy development of the flower. This can be achieved with a humidifier. In addition, it is necessary to regularly ventilate the room, but at the same time prevent a draft.

Pyphytic orchids are very fond of feeding and always respond well to them. Fertilizers should be applied at intervals of 14 days and the dosage should be halved from that indicated in the instructions.

Signs of improper care

Huntley Orchid: flower photo

When wrinkles appear on the leaves, we can say that the air temperature is too high and needs to be reduced. The appearance of black spots on the leaf plates indicates that the spraying is not carried out correctly. If the color of the huntley leaves begins to change, then the plant does not have enough oxygen or too much sunlight.

If you do not provide the huntley with protection from drafts, proper lighting, do not follow the rules of watering, then the bud may fall before it opens.

The Huntley orchid will not be able to please with its flowering, if it is not transplanted in time or if it is done, it is not right, if you constantly move or apply too much fertilizer and liquid.