Is the Aalborg Phalaenopsis a large-flowered orchid? Repot your newly bought Phalaenopsis like this

Today I am recommending a Phalaenopsis covered in freckles; its name is Aalborg, and I believe everyone can tell at a glance from the name that it is a European variety, since even the name is a local place name. Its charm is especially the type that grows on you the more you look at it.

In detail, Aalborg's leaves and roots are especially strong, the stem height is about 30 cm, and the leaves are roughly 20-27 cm. As for the flower shape, the flower can reach more than 10 cm once open, so it counts as a proper large flower. The petals are covered with small freckle-like dots; seen up close it feels a bit trypophobia-inducing, but from a distance it is nearly perfect, with a pinkish-white flower base, and the pink flush on the petals is very tender. The lip is the kind of lively little tongue with a beard, and although the flower count is not considered high, with about 10 flowers per plant when fully open, its advantage is that the flowers are big enough, so even placed in the living room it does not lose out to flowers that bloom a little more abundantly. In short, this variety is relatively tough and has a large flower shape, making it worth growing for beginners.

So, how should you repot Aalborg just after buying it? Repotting a Phalaenopsis is fairly simple. You can choose an orchid-specific pot, a purple clay pot, or a ceramic pot; as long as you pick ones with holes in the bottom and ensure breathability and no water accumulation, all are fine. After choosing the pot, use gentle force to tuck it into the new pot, and during the process try not to let the seedling roots shift too much.

After repotting, how exactly should the Phalaenopsis be watered? In daily care, follow the rule that the soil should be "moist but not wet". You can touch the state of the sphagnum moss with your hand; if you find there is too much moisture, then definitely do not water again, because too much accumulated water easily suffocates the roots and causes root rot. Also, do not pour a big ladle of water over it when watering; it is recommended to use a kettle with a narrow spout and water slowly. If a beginner cannot control the water amount, you can also take out the plastic cup it originally came in when bought, and about 1/3 of it in water is just right.
Finally, regarding fertilizing, Aalborg likes fertilizer, but it must be light fertilizer. During the sprouting and growing period, you can give organic fertilizer with phosphorus or potassium every half a month, and stop fertilizing in winter and summer.