Is the Number of Flower Spikes on a Phalaenopsis Related to the Variety? Here's How to Make Your Phalaenopsis Grow Flower Spikes

Do those of you who grow phalaenopsis always wonder why someone else's plant can send up several flower spikes from one pot and bloom into a big ball of flowers, while your own only produces a single lonely one? Is the number of flower spikes on a phalaenopsis actually related to the variety, and how can you get your own phalaenopsis to send up more flower spikes?

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But don't be discouraged! Variety is only one aspect; with proper care, even ordinary varieties can make a comeback. If you want your phalaenopsis to send up more flower spikes, remember these steps:

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Phalaenopsis is an epiphytic plant, and its roots like a well-aerated environment. Water only when the sphagnum moss has dried to a whitish surface and feels a bit light; when you water, water thoroughly, and don't let water accumulate in the pot. Especially in autumn when preparing to force flowering, let it dry out a little so it feels a bit of urgency; this actually makes it more likely to send up flower spikes.

Also, if the phalaenopsis still hasn't grown flower spikes, check whether the potting medium hasn't been changed for too long and the roots have filled the pot. If so, you need to repot and divide it to give it room. Also, promptly clean up the yellow and dead leaves at the base of old plants to reduce nutrient consumption. Do these things, and perhaps one morning you'll wake up to the pleasant surprise that your phalaenopsis has quietly sent up plump little flower spikes!