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Is the Piacenza Phalaenopsis easy to grow? Care for it this way after the flowers fade and it can bloom again

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As everyone knows, there are many varieties of Phalaenopsis, some with bright colors, some understated and elegant, some retro. Today, the editor will talk about this Piacenza Phalaenopsis, which those who love it love deeply, and those who don't find quite ugly. The Piacenza Phalaenopsis is a European variety. After the flowers open, they are arranged very neatly, and the flower color is a dull earthy yellow

As everyone knows, there are many varieties of Phalaenopsis, some with bright colors, some understated and elegant, some retro. Today, the editor will talk about this Piacenza Phalaenopsis, which those who love it love deeply, and those who don't find quite ugly.

The Piacenza Phalaenopsis is a European variety. After the flowers open, they are arranged very neatly, and the flower color is a dull earthy yellow, with wrinkled ruffled edges all around the petals. When it first blooms, it is a deeper ginger yellow, and later it fades a little to become a more dull yellow, always looking somewhat dirty. The texture of the petals is hard and waxy, and the leaves grow stronger than those of other varieties, so it counts as a Phalaenopsis that stays in bloom quite a long time.
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Although the Piacenza Phalaenopsis is a tough and easy-to-grow variety, flowers blooming and fading are always an unavoidable part of life. So, what should you do with it after the flowering period? Some people just throw it away, while others can make it bloom again. How exactly is this done?
First, after the Phalaenopsis flowers fade, you can cut off these spent flowers and withered leaves. Specifically, it is recommended to cut about one centimeter above the flower stalk. When pruning, use sharp, sterilized scissors, so you do not accidentally damage the plant's new shoots or leaves.
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Then, remove all the old sphagnum moss from the pot, and afterward find and cut off any roots that are rotten or already hollow. After cutting, the Phalaenopsis root system should be soaked in diluted disinfectant for about 3-5 minutes. This is done to thoroughly disinfect bacteria on the roots. Then place the roots in a cool, shaded spot to air-dry for half a day to a day.
In addition, during the air-drying time, you can prepare some new sphagnum moss. Generally, the sphagnum moss bought back needs to be soaked to expand, then after it expands, wring it dry and set it aside.
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Finally, plant the air-dried Phalaenopsis root system together with the sphagnum moss. Specifically, first grab a large handful of sphagnum moss, shape it into a sphagnum ball, and fill the sphagnum ball in the middle of the roots. After propping up the roots, continue adding sphagnum moss to wrap around the outside of the roots. During this process, be sure to press firmly around all sides with your hands. After wrapping well, stuff the roots back into the transparent pot originally used for growing the Phalaenopsis, then continue stuffing sphagnum moss inside until the pot, the sphagnum moss, and the roots are all tightly fitted together. That is enough.
Note that after potting, there is no need to water additionally for 10-20 days, and absolutely do not fertilize. Just place it in a spot with scattered light, and wait for the Phalaenopsis to grow new roots. Once there are roots, you can resume normal watering.

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