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How to manage Phalaenopsis orchidsCore content guide: Tips and tricks for managing Phalaenopsis orchids, how to care for them, some great knowledge tidbits worth saving!Many orchid enthusiasts receive their Phalaenopsis orchids as gifts or purchases, making orchid management a primary concern for them. Although Phalaenopsis orchids are not easy to kill, it is still challenging to keep them thriving. This article summarizes the daily management and precautions for Phalaenopsis orchids based on the experience of orchid enthusiasts, for reference.Orchid enthusiast A:My secret is just two words: no watering. For flowering Phalaenopsis orchids, I don't water them, placing them on a south-facing window sill, exposed to daylight during the day and air conditioning at night in winter. Basically, after three to four months, when the temperature warms up, I slightly water the dried planting medium (sphagnum moss) to maintain flowering, the flower buds will slowly open, and sometimes new flower buds appear.My Phalaenopsis orchids can rebloom the second year by following this method: after the flowers fade completely, cut off the flower spike, water thoroughly, keep the leaves alive, apply a thin fertilizer solution in November, which will result in new flower spikes, and stop watering after a lot of flowers have bloomed.Phalaenopsis orchids don't last long around the Chinese New Year due to improper watering. As soon as water is applied, the flowers fall off.Orchid enthusiast B:1. The common cultivation medium for Phalaenopsis orchids is mainly sphagnum moss, and the choice of container for growing them is also important. I use small baskets for artificial flowers and small wooden crates, and you will see them in the pictures.2. Phalaenopsis orchids prefer a high-temperature, high-humidity, and well-ventilated environment. The temperature can be maintained at around 26 degrees Celsius, with an overwintering temperature not lower than 15 degrees Celsius. The air humidity should be between 50-80%. If the air humidity is too low, a humidifier can be used, or water can be sprayed on the leaves 2-3 times a day. Remember not to spray water on the flowers when they are in bloom, as this can cause them to wilt prematurely and shorten the flowering period.3. Phalaenopsis orchids are averse to direct sunlight, but can be exposed to more sunlight in winter and placed in a well-ventilated area with diffused light in summer. Outdoor shading is necessary.4. The roots of Phalaenopsis orchids are fleshy, and they can easily rot if waterlogged. This is why I mentioned choosing baskets as containers for growing Phalaenopsis orchids. I immerse the pot once every 20 days or so (usually spraying water on the leaves), and after the water is fully absorbed, I hang the basket to dry before placing it back in its original position. Phalaenopsis orchids are sensitive to heavy fertilization, so the fertilizer solution concentration should be low. A small amount of orchid-specific nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium compound fertilizer is added to the water during each immersion. During the flowering period, water can be applied but not fertilizer. It's best not to water or fertilize during low temperatures or rainy days.The related explanation of how to manage Phalaenopsis orchids (based on the experience of orchid enthusiasts) shared in this article is hoped to bring a little help to your life!