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How do you grow Phalaenopsis orchids so they bloom abundantly and beautifully?

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The flower bud differentiation of Phalaenopsis orchids requires a certain annual accumulated temperature as well as a short period of low-temperature treatment. Low-temperature treatment generally begins 110~140 days before the peak blooming period, and one month before treatment, light intensity should be gradually increased to accumulate sufficient nutrients for flower bud differentiation....

1. The flower bud differentiation of Phalaenopsis orchids requires a certain annual accumulated temperature as well as a short period of low-temperature treatment. Low-temperature treatment generally begins 110~140 days before the peak blooming period, and one month before treatment, light intensity should be gradually increased to accumulate sufficient nutrients for flower bud differentiation. In the 7~10 days before treatment, it is necessary to spray the leaves 1~2 times with a 100-fold dilution of monopotassium phosphate.

2. The suitable daytime temperature for low-temperature treatment is 25~27°C, and the nighttime temperature is 15~18°C; good ventilation must be ensured. Before flower buds sprout, apply a quick-acting liquid fertilizer with nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (9:45:15); after the flower buds emerge and the flower stalk reaches 15~20 cm, apply a quick-acting liquid fertilizer with nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (10:30:20), focusing the spray on the leaves and roots, applying once every 10 days, and applying less but diluted fertilizer.

3. During the blooming period, ventilation should be strengthened, air humidity should be reduced, and the water supply to the roots should be increased, which can ensure that the flowers are uniform in size.

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