How long does the Phalaenopsis Michel blooming period last? Read this and you'll know whether it's worth getting
Today I'm sharing with fellow flower lovers a Phalaenopsis that represents feminine beauty, and that's "Michel"! It's a Phalaenopsis with an extremely long blooming period. With good care, the blooming time is at least 2 months, and at most as long as 4 months.
"Michel" has premium petals that feel velvety to the touch, as captivating as a little evening dress. Its lip is pure white and clean in color, contrasting with the somewhat rose-red petals, and it also has its own white edging, making the flower colors visually very eye-catching. Although its flower count is not especially large, with roughly 12 flowers per plant, its flowers are very large, each reaching more than 10 cm when spread open, so it is very suitable for placing in the living room, where it has a very strong presence. Whether placed in a bright environment or a dark one, it stands out.
The Michel Phalaenopsis is so beautiful, but after the blooming period ends, will the Phalaenopsis bloom again? First, after all the buds have withered, the flower spike should be cut off. There are two ways to cut the flower spike. One is to count 3 to 4 nodes from the base, and cut the flower spike at a position without a node. Cutting offset from the nodes is because side flowers may continue to grow at the nodes, but the flower count from side flower spikes will be relatively small. The second is to cut off all the front part of the flower spike, leaving only one to two nodes counted from the base. This method is also the one most flower lovers choose, because it amounts to cultivating anew, and when it blooms the next year it will be beautifully renewed.
How exactly should it be done? Fellow flower lovers can first remove the nutrient cup, then pick out all the old sphagnum moss. During the picking process the sphagnum moss is dry, so you can first soak it briefly in clean water before picking, which can avoid breaking the Phalaenopsis roots. After picking it clean, rinse it with clean water and then trim the roots. Use scissors to trim away hollow roots and black rotted roots one by one. After this step is done, you can dry the roots (in a cool place for half a day to a day). Finally, you can plant the Phalaenopsis with bark or sphagnum moss. When burying, try to make the roots fit closely against the bark, then place it in a spot with scattered light and care for it normally.