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As an exquisite small-flowered summer-flowering variety, Phalaenopsis "Prince Berry" has pink petals, and its magenta lip is slightly upturned. Its flower diameter is about 5-7 cm, and a single flower spike can bear 8-12 flowers. The delicate and pink flower clusters gather on the branches, adding a lively atmosphere to the sweltering summer.

After the first batch of flowers of Phalaenopsis "Prince Berry" wither, promptly trim the flower stalks and supplement phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. It can sprout new flower spikes in as little as 6 months, which is 2-3 months shorter than the reblooming cycle of ordinary Phalaenopsis. It is truly a "flowering machine"!

Daily Maintenance:

Watering: In summer, water once every 10-15 days. Choose to water in the evening. Slowly pour room-temperature water along the edge of the pot until it flows out from the bottom drainage holes. In winter, water once every 20-25 days. Water at noon, and the water temperature should be close to the room temperature.

Fertilization: During the growth period, apply a 1000-fold solution of special orchid fertilizer once a month. It can be applied to the roots or sprayed on the leaves. During the bud formation period, change to applying a 1500-fold solution of potassium dihydrogen phosphate and spray the leaves once a week to promote flower bud differentiation. Stop fertilizing during the flowering period to avoid the flowers being burned by the fertilizer, and resume fertilization after the flowers wither.

Temperature: Keep it at 18-28°C. When the temperature exceeds 32°C in summer, move it to an air-conditioned room (keep it at about 26°C). In winter, the temperature should not be lower than 10°C.

Ventilation: Open the window for 2 hours every day or turn on the fan at a low speed, especially in the stuffy summer weather, to prevent the roots from rotting due to stuffiness.

Precautions:

1. Don't water the center of the leaves: It is likely to cause the core to rot. Use a long-spouted watering can to water along the edge of the pot.
2. Don't fertilize in summer: The roots are dormant during the high-temperature period, and fertilization is likely to burn the roots (resume fertilization after September).
3. Don't plant it too deeply when repotting: One-third of the roots should be exposed. Planting it too deeply will make the roots stuffy (using a transparent pot is convenient for observation).

Common Questions:

1. Can Phalaenopsis "Prince Berry" be exposed to the rain?
Move it back indoors before a summer rainstorm. It can be exposed to a short light rain, but the accumulated water in the center of the leaves should be wiped dry in a timely manner.
2. Why does my Phalaenopsis "Prince Berry" only grow leaves but not bloom?
It may be due to lack of light or insufficient temperature difference. Place it by the window in summer to ensure sufficient scattered light, and turn on the air conditioner at night to create a temperature difference of 10°C.
3. Do I need to cut off all the flower stalks after the flowers wither?
Keep 2 nodes at the base. The new flower spike will sprout from here when it reblooms next time. Cutting it all off may lead to a delay in flowering.