How to prevent bud drop on a newly bought Phalaenopsis Unicorn with a large lip?

A Phalaenopsis "Unicorn" that comes with a built-in sense of luxury; its uniqueness can be said to be unmatched by any other flower.

In terms of flower shape, the Unicorn's petals are very round, and even the size of the lip is similar to the roundness of the petals. The patches on the petals are dark purple and dark red, mostly concentrated in the center of the petals, with some irregular scattered spots around them. When you touch the petals, the red part feels a little waxy, and the red part has a slight bumpy texture, while the white part feels smooth. Finally, there are some delicate small waves along the outer edge of the petals. On the small buds that have not yet opened, you can faintly see that they all carry some scattered spots. Therefore, every single flower of this Unicorn is a one-of-a-kind piece. Overall, the flower shape is very beautiful and unique.

In terms of price, on the market, a 2.8-inch cup in a half-open state costs about 45 yuan. If you buy a Phalaenopsis that has already bloomed, the price will go up to 50 yuan or more, and if it is not blooming, some are sold for around 38 yuan.

So what techniques are there for growing the unique Unicorn, and what should you do if bud drop occurs as you grow it? First of all, bud drop is caused by just a few reasons. The first and foremost is the indoor temperature. When caring for Phalaenopsis in winter, if you water it directly with tap water, you should know that in the dead of winter even washing your hands makes you shiver, so why should the Phalaenopsis be able to tolerate it? Therefore, in this situation, you need to leave the tap water next to the flower for three days before using it, and this kind of problem can be avoided.

Secondly, Phalaenopsis itself is a tropical plant. When the weather is good, you should take it outside the window to get some air secretly. Do not always keep it stuffy indoors, but when ventilating, also be careful not to place it directly in the path of the draft, as this will also cause it to drop buds. In addition, when ventilating in winter, you can first put a plastic bag over the Phalaenopsis before ventilating, so as not to let it get cold.

Finally, when it is not in bloom, keeping the soil a little on the dry side is fine; too much water easily causes root rot. But when it reaches the flowering period, it is different: as a rule, whenever you touch the soil and it is not moist, you should water it. Also, a lack of fertilizer or too much fertilizer during the flowering period can cause the buds to wither. If fertilizer is lacking and the flower stalk is thin and weak, you can spray a little diluted foliar fertilizer every month, and try not to drench the roots so as to avoid increasing the burden on the root system.