Is the 'Canxue' Phalaenopsis prone to bud drop? Price comparison of white and pink

As summer weather gradually heats up, many Phalaenopsis orchids are showing signs of heat stress and bud drop - does it break your heart to see it? Don't worry! Today we introduce a summer-type Phalaenopsis - 'Canxue' (Residual Snow).

A Phalaenopsis that blooms exclusively in summer, its individual flowers have a relatively short blooming period, with a flower type that blooms and fades simultaneously, each flower lasting basically around one month. The 'Canxue' variety's summer flowers come in basically 2 color lines: one is White Canxue, and the other is Pink Canxue. The former, as the name suggests, is white - it doesn't have the pink blush color, and its lip color is also a bit lighter. The latter, Pink Canxue, has some pink blush color on its petals, with the lip color paired with rose red, making the flower shape appear very striking. In the flower market, Pink Canxue is a bit cheaper, while White Canxue is slightly more expensive. Additionally, 'Canxue' has very long flower spikes. If flower enthusiasts want more distinct layering, they can support a black stake behind the side branches to make them stand upright, so the flowers won't all be side by side or drooping down. It's also said that as long as you don't cut its roots, 'Canxue' can continue blooming for several years.

So if during care, a Phalaenopsis suddenly shows bud drop or flowers falling off prematurely, what are the reasons? First, improper watering - Phalaenopsis roots fear waterlogging the most. Long-term waterlogging easily leads to suffocated and rotted roots, which later causes bud drop.

The second reason is improper temperature. The optimal care temperature for Phalaenopsis is between 15-28 degrees. In summer, it's best to place it in a cool, ventilated spot, while in winter, absolutely do not open windows for ventilation during care. When the temperature drops below 10 degrees Celsius, it should be moved back indoors for care, otherwise the flower buds will shrivel prematurely.

Another possibility is improper lighting. It is a shade-loving plant, meaning it doesn't like strong light exposure. The usual placement position is very important. It's not recommended to put it on a balcony for direct sun exposure; it must be placed in an environment with scattered light. The final reasons are pests and diseases and improper fertilizing. During normal care, observe changes in leaf patterns - if abnormalities appear, targeted treatment for pests and diseases is needed. As for fertilizing, many flower enthusiasts keep it at home and give it special attention, resulting in excessive fertilizing that burns the roots.