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Who doesn't love the beautiful Phalaenopsis orchids? But even the most beautiful flowers will fade. So the question is, how should we deal with Phalaenopsis orchids after they have finished blooming? Can the faded flowers still remain on the flower stems? Let's discuss the handling of the flowers of Phalaenopsis orchids after they have finished blooming in the following text.
The handling method after Phalaenopsis orchids have finished blooming. Although Phalaenopsis orchids have a relatively long flowering period among various flowers, they also cannot escape the end of their life cycle. When you notice the flowers withering, it means that the nutrients of this flower are gradually depleted, which will have a certain impact on the growth of the plant. Therefore, the correct method is to cut off the withered flowers in time. This can reduce the nutrient consumption of the plant and indirectly promote the growth of new flower buds.
Skills for cutting off the withered flowers. Generally speaking, when cutting off the faded flowers, you need to prepare a sharp and clean pair of scissors to avoid harming other plants. It is recommended to use sterilized scissors and make a cut one centimeter above the flower stalk. While cutting, also be careful not to accidentally hurt the new buds or leaves of the plant, so that new flower stalks can grow and bloom again. Then remove all the old sphagnum moss and trays because they have already bred bacteria and caused root rot. During this process, all the diseased and black-rotted roots also need to be trimmed off. Finally, prepare the soaked new sphagnum moss, wrap the trimmed Phalaenopsis orchid stems with the new sphagnum moss, and plant them back into the original flowerpot. In this way, the Phalaenopsis orchids can bloom several times a year. Maybe many netizens will still wonder if Phalaenopsis orchids will bloom again in the second year after blooming? In fact, if Phalaenopsis orchids are well cared for, they may still bloom in the second year.
What are the benefits of removing the faded flowers? To better promote the growth of new flower buds, removing the faded flowers is not only an aesthetic handling method but also an important measure to reduce the nutrient consumption of the plant. Therefore, the faded flowers cannot remain on the flower stalks.
Flowers blooming and fading is an inevitable thing in nature. While enjoying and caring for Phalaenopsis orchids, we can reduce the nutrient consumption of the plants through the faded flowers and promote the healthier growth of the potted plants.