How long can a Pink Champion Phalaenopsis bloom, and how many centimeters is the diameter of its large flowers?
Today a follower asked: are there any beautiful yet giant Phalaenopsis orchids to recommend? When it comes to giant Phalaenopsis varieties, the top recommendation is definitely the "Pink Champion." When its flowers open fully, they can reach a giant 15 cm! Read on to learn more.
The "Pink Champion" has broad main petals, with slight spots and blotches on the petals, and although the color is a fairly ordinary pink, the petals are round, full and rosy, so even when compared with Phalaenopsis orchids of the same color in the same frame, it achieves a beauty that cannot be surpassed. Its central lip is basically similar in size to that of other Phalaenopsis orchids, but because the petal area is larger, there is an illusion that it has a big lip; overall, the Pink Champion has an elegant form full of dynamic beauty.
As for the flowering period of the Pink Champion, it generally blooms for two to three months each time, and can bloom continuously for three years in a row. So, in daily care, how do you avoid bud drop in Phalaenopsis orchids? Bud drop means that the buds fail to open normally and fall off, and the main cause is mostly watering too frequently, because Phalaenopsis is an epiphytic climbing plant, and its roots are plump and round, able to store quite a lot of water within the roots, so with watering you need to look at the moisture level of the sphagnum moss; if it is soggy, then no matter how many days have passed, you must not water it. It is recommended to judge watering by observing the state of the sphagnum moss.
The second cause is a problem with temperature control. Phalaenopsis likes a humid environment with humidity between 60% and 70%; as for temperature, if it appears low at 40%, leaf cracking is likely, and in severe cases it can also cause bud drop in Phalaenopsis. In such situations, it is recommended to spray water on the leaves, or spray water around the flower pot to increase the humidity of the air.
Next there is also the issue of light. It is not recommended to put it on an open, sun-scorched balcony; try to place it in diffused light behind glass, or place it 3-5 m away from the balcony. Finally, regarding fertilizing, many flower enthusiasts only water their plants and completely neglect fertilizing, but in fact this is not right. It is recommended to choose a special orchid fertilizer or use phosphorus fertilizer or potassium fertilizer (apply more diluted fertilizer) to give it a drenching.