Phalaenopsis Mini-Mark: what is it, a photo of a plant, how to properly care for this orchid at home?

Mini Mark - a copy of the orchid, only reduced, it only benefits from its sophistication, it is a masterpiece from breeders.

Mini Mark is very fond of both beginner growers and professionals who know everything about orchids and their mini - copies.

You can find it only in specialized stores or order on the Internet on the sites of flower growers. Let's find out how it looks and how to transplant.

What is it and what does it look like?

Phalaenopsis Mini Mark is the cutest and most tender of all miniature orchid varieties. Its flowers look like the sun breaking through white fluffy clouds. The petals are white, the specks of sunshine are freckles, and the bright sunlight is the lip cheerfully peeks against a white background, adding a rainbow and cheerful mood to the whole flower. Speckles - freckles can be of different colors. With proper care, the plant can bloom all fall and winter.

Reference! Mini Mark is a very warm, cozy flower; it fits perfectly into the interior of houses, comfortable cottages, small cafes. It takes up little space, does not require much attention, blooms long and brightly, gives an atmosphere of love and joy.

Next, you can watch a video review of this flower:

Photo

Next, you can find a photo of the Mini-Mark orchid:

Biological description

Mini Mark is a hybrid, the result of several crosses. Belongs to the ancient family of orchids, the genus epiphytic (grow on other plants, in gorges of rocks, in mountain forests, on stones). The homeland of his ancestors is the Philippines, Australia, and southeast Asia.

Reference! The leaves are green, grow no more than 15 cm in length, the flowers are small, 3-4 cm in size, white, sprinkled with orange, yellow or pink dots. The lip is bright orange.

History of occurrence

The very first hybrid of this species was bred by Henry Velbrunn in 1980, the flower was named "Micro Nova". After that, such varieties as Mini-Mark and Lyuddeman were developed. The Mini-Mark variety itself and its clones received awards, universal love and distribution. The most striking and unusual - varieties "Timothy Christopher", "Cassandra", "Brother Pico Polo" and others.

Are there sub-types?

Breeders have been working on Mini Brand varieties and hybrids for over 30 years.. In our country, two such creations are very popular:

Mini Mark "Islet" - literal translation from English. 'Holm'. These flowers do not have a special aroma.
Mini Mark "Maria Teresa" It has a pleasant light aroma, especially fragrant in the sun until noon.

Mini Stamps with peloric-shaped flowers are such a charming irregularity of flowers. First, the buds are yellow, and as they bloom, they turn white.

Difference from other species

Mini Mark is a heat-loving orchid, it requires an air temperature of 18-27 ° C. For Mini Mark to bloom, he needs a temperature difference of 3-4 ° C.

This variety does not require special moisture, but it has its own characteristics.:

Mini Mark can rot at the point of growth. It is better to water the orchid by soaking the pot so that moisture does not fall on the flower itself.
But he does not like long drying out. You need to water more often than other mini orchids.
This hybrid variety consumes more light, it is simply necessary for flowering.

Advice! The substrate for Mini Mark is prepared on the basis of pine bark. Use plastic transparent pots, it is easier to monitor the watering and condition of the roots.

Step-by-step instruction: how to plant?

Orchid propagates vegetatively, the easiest way is to separate the "kids" - shoots.

Separation of the "kids" from the escape.
We observe the stem - peduncle. As soon as a new shoot has appeared, we carefully separate it.
Transplanting a new shoot.
We transplant into the bark, the roots will begin to grow in just a few days.
Leaves may turn slightly pale.
After 2-3 months, the first peduncles will appear, and after the flower gives out buds.
The root system is growing rapidly.

Home Care

Priming

The main feature of the Mini Brand is soil. Orchids prefer a different substrate of bark and moss, while mini orchids grow on a substrate - a “pillow” of sphagnum moss. As soon as you have purchased a beautiful orchid, it is better to immediately transfer it to the soil from a clean pine bark, it is easier to observe watering.

Temperature

Mini Mark does not tolerate open sunlightbut loves warmth, the permissible temperature is 18 to 30 ° C. He enjoys nighttime temperature differences of 3-4 ° C. If there are more differences, difficulties may arise here - sticky liquid may appear on the leaves and stems, this is dangerous for the Mini Mark.

Afraid of drafts, do not abuse frequent airing.

Important: the higher the room temperature, the greater the humidity.

Humidity

For the growth and development of the Mini Brand, an air humidity of 60 - 70% is required. If the humidity is lower, the flower freezes, development and growth slows down, the flowers fall prematurely, even the buds wither, the flower falls asleep. This must not be allowed!

Extra hydration is needed. Increasing humidity is very simple - put next to open small containers of water. Expanded clay is also used. Expanded clay is poured into a large wide tray, it is well moistened, a trellis must be placed on top so that the roots of the orchid are not wet, and flower pots are set on top.

But too much humidity can lead to decay of the roots, a fungus may appear on the leaves. To avoid such consequences, you need to ventilate the room, do not let the damp and humid air stagnate.

Lighting

Too much light can only hurt. Mini Mark is not capricious, he grows well in bright diffused and in distant light. Pots can be placed on any windows.

In summer, on especially hot days, the flower must be protected from direct sunlight. It is better to remove the curtain or put in the shade, the leaves can get a serious burn. They will begin to hurt, first there will be white spots, then pressed dry. And if the flower is badly damaged, then the leaves will turn black, which should not be allowed. Watch the lighting!

How to water?

Mini orchids that are planted on a “pillow” of moss are best watered often, but in small doses. Moss absorbs and retains water well. It is necessary to water with a tablespoon, so the moisture is evenly “absorbed”. Water in this way every 2 days.

Watering - immersion in this case is not suitable, the soil may be too wet, which will affect the roots, they can rot.

Advice! Florists recommend spraying in the morning and evening. It is impossible to allow full drying, the leaves will begin to fall off, wrinkle, growth will slow down.

If the leaves have not recovered after watering, it means that the root of the orchid is sick, it must be urgently treated.

Mini Mark loves frequent and plentiful watering. Excess water should drain into the pan freely, stagnation of water can lead to decay of the root system and the bottom of the orchid. The roots are excessively saturated with water, become mucous, brown. Leaves become flabby, death threatens the flower.

Prevention: the substrate needs good drying. Before watering, you need to make sure that the substrate needs watering. Dry roots have a slightly silver color.

You can practice a "hot shower" for our orchid, the water temperature is 35 ° C. This brings home orchid closer to natural conditions, it grows better. According to experts, taking a shower regularly, the orchid blooms more often, green leaves rise well.

It is important after a shower to be sure to remove excess water from the sinuses between the leaves. Especially you need to protect the core of the orchid from getting wetwater stagnation is simply unacceptable here. The peculiarity of Mini Mark is that it has only one growth point, and without it the flower cannot develop.

How to feed?

Mini Mark is fertilized once every 2 weeks during active growth and once a month during dormancy. Fertilizer is bred in water, while you must strictly follow the instructions, carefully read the instructions or consult a specialist. Otherwise, destroy the orchid, the roots will turn black and dry.

Attention! Fertilize better by spraying, so save the roots from "poisoning" with fertilizer salts. Fertilizers must be special, marked "For orchids."

How to propagate?

At home, Mini Mark reproduces only with the help of lateral processes - “children” on stems or peduncles. It is important to observe a temperature of 27 ° C and a humidity of 80%.

How to transplant?

Transplanting this variety is easy and affordable even for beginners.does not take much time and effort. Immediately after the purchase, you need to transplant the flower into your permanent "home".

Stages of transplanting Mini Brand:

gently remove the flower from the temporary pot;
we clean the root from inanimate processes;
place in a prepared, medium-sized pot with holes;
the soil is also prepared in advance: a mixture of crushed bark and sphagnum;
if the pot is old, it must first be thoroughly cleaned and washed under running water.

Be careful: there should not be excess moisture in the substrate. Then the adaptation period passes, our flower will look a little tired. But after a few days, "will recover."

Orchid growing on a "pillow" is transplanted once a year, not more often, better in the spring during the period of active growth, so the adaptation will be painless.

It is better to transplant every 2-3 years, as soon as the orchid fades. From watering and fertilizer, the bark gradually decomposes, the substrate loses its breathability, the roots begin to die, the leaves wither and wither.

Content Features

Before flowering. It is possible to stimulate flowering, especially if the dormant state is prolonged. Try to hold the flower at a temperature of 16 ° C, after 2 weeks you can wait for the peduncle. That is, the conditions need to be optimized, closer flowering, otherwise the orchid will begin to degenerate.
Bloom. Mini Mark can bloom at any time of the year, but most often it happens from late autumn to early spring. It blooms for about 3 months.
After flowering. As soon as the Mini Mark fades, it is better to cut the flower stalks to the very bottom. You can transplant and hold for a while until completely dried, so that minor damage on the root during transplantation does not rot.

What diseases and pests can infect?

The delicate, delicate Mini Mark is very sensitive, it reacts to any changes in soil, humidity, air temperature, and is susceptible to various diseases, fungi and viruses. How to avoid flower diseases?

Regularly process with special chemical compounds, having previously studied the instructions.
If there is an excess of moisture and light, and the leaves turn yellow, you need to weaken the watering, reduce air humidity, remove in dark places.
If the leaves began to fall, then the humidity is insufficient, and the air temperature is too high for the orchid. Refresh, spray, make the right lighting for her.
Make sure that the leaves are not wet, and if wet, they need to be wiped.
Leaves rot - a sure sign of improper care.
The leaves are wrinkled, darkened - saturate the roots with moisture, they simply do not have enough water.

Is it possible to keep outdoors?

Breeders warn that Mini Mark should not be grown outdoors. Finding this hybrid outdoors is not recommended.

Orchids are the most sophisticated and exquisite flowers. According to etiquette, they are presented to older women, as a sign of respect and respect. And, indeed, orchid flowers are aristocrats; they have high cost, sophistication, solemnity, and luxury. And they require appropriate personal care, but this magical flower emphasizes the taste and style of your home, its status.