Can Phalaenopsis orchids bloom only once? Detailed explanation of simple tips for caring for Phalaenopsis orchids.

Can butterflies only bloom once?A small tip for life: Introducing whether butterflies can only bloom once and detailed tips for caring for蝴蝶兰 (phalaenopsis orchid) in green plant maintenance. Keep reading!Butterflies are one of the very popular flowers for the Chinese New Year, blooming in winter and spring. They are elegant and beautiful, bringing joy during the Spring Festival. However, many flower enthusiasts treat butterflies as disposable flowers, discarding them after the bloom in spring when the plant's condition deteriorates.In fact, it is easy to get butterflies to rebloom; it's just that some beginners don't know how to continue caring for them after flowering. It is not as difficult to care for as imagined. Just by doing four things after the flowering period ends, blooming again is not difficult.1. Pruning and repottingButterflies usually aren't in good condition after blooming, with poor growth because the plant consumes too much nutrients during flowering without adequate recovery. It is time to strengthen the maintenance management.- Pruning the spent flowersFirst, cut off the flower spike from about 2 to 3 centimeters below the withered flowers to prevent further nutrient consumption, which would weaken the plant. After pruning, supplement nutrients and wait for a period of recovery before growing new leaves.- Changing the potting mixButterflies are strict about soil requirements and cannot use ordinary garden soil like other flowers. They prefer loose, breathable soil rich in humus. Use materials like decomposed pine bark, peanut shells, and sphagnum moss for the growing medium.When repotting, check the roots for any empty or rotten ones, trim them clean, and then消毒 before planting.2. Daily watering requirementsThis plant prefers a warm and humid environment, so attention should be paid to watering to avoid overly dry or waterlogged soil. Prolonged drought can cause the plant to become weak and the leaves to become dry and lose their luster. Excessive and frequent watering can lead to root rot due to constantly moist potting medium.For蝴蝶兰, just follow the "water when dry" principle. Water when the soil is 80% dry, and avoid frequent watering when it's not dry.If the surrounding environment is hot and dry, you can use a spray bottle filled with water to mist the plant and its surroundings, maintaining higher humidity in the air.3. Fertilizing after floweringUsually, after a flower has finished blooming, it's important to fertilize as soon as possible to replenish nutrients, as the plant consumes a lot of nutrients during the flowering process. Without replenishment, the new leaves will grow weaker and weaker.For small potted ornamental flowers like蝴蝶兰, fertilizing requires special attention. Many plants turn yellow or their roots rot after fertilization, which is caused by improper fertilization. Therefore, follow the principle of applying thin and frequent fertilization.If you have compound fertilizer at home, you can apply a small amount of fertilizer granules after flowering or dilute it with water and water directly. It's best to use a nutrient solution specifically for orchids, adding a bit to the water when watering, which is easily absorbed and less likely to cause burning.4. Appropriate lightingMany flower enthusiasts think that butterflies like shade and don't need light, but in fact, all plants need photosynthesis, just differing in their light requirements. As an flowering plant,蝴蝶兰 definitely needs light. In winter, it should even be placed in direct sunlight to bloom earlier.