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The flower shape of Phalaenopsis is beautiful and there are various varieties. It is a favorite of many people. Therefore, both beginners and experienced people have purchased it. So, during the maintenance process, when the flower branches develop, how to shape them at the best time? Today, let's briefly talk about how to select the shaping rods for Phalaenopsis and when to start applying the "punishment".

First of all, purchasing the shaping rods for Phalaenopsis online is the most cost-effective. Commonly used ones include the No. 2 rods with a thickness of two millimeters, the No. 3 rods with a thickness of three millimeters, and the relatively thick No. 4 rods. The first two are the shaping rods that I most commonly use, while the No. 4 rods are very hard and solid, and not easy to shape. The colors of the rods are mostly green and coffee.

In terms of usage and price, it is recommended to choose the No. 2 rods with a thickness of two millimeters because they are thinner and the rods are softer. The common shaping states are easier to control. Generally speaking, after purchasing the shaping rods, they can be directly inserted from the early stage of the flower stalk, or the shaping rods can be hidden behind the flower stalk, and then combined with the common shaping clips for orchids. It is recommended to use it for Phalaenopsis varieties like 'Sirius', because its branches need to be bent, and the No. 2 rods can just be used to create an arc by hand for shaping.

For the No. 3 rods with a thickness of three millimeters, they are more suitable for large flower stalk varieties, such as 'Michelle' and 'Latin Dance Dress'. They have relatively thick flower stalks, and using the No. 2 rods may not be able to support them. Of course, if you don't consider shaping and just want to support the flowers, then it's okay to buy the more solid No. 4 rods.

In addition, when choosing the length of the rods, it is recommended that ordinary families purchase either the 40-centimeter or 80-centimeter ones. If your plants are relatively small, you can later cut them into 40 + 40 or 30 + 50. When purchasing, it is best not to search for the keyword "rods for Phalaenopsis", but to search for the keyword "handmade floral art rods". Their prices can differ by several yuan, but the materials used are the same.
Finally, as for when to apply the "punishment", in fact, from the beginning when the buds emerge, you can start shaping them. Because if you don't shape them well from a young age and let them grow freely, they will occupy more space.