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Phalaenopsis amabilis 'Crown', a rare and charming flower belonging to the genus Phalaenopsis of the Orchidaceae family, is highly favored by gardening enthusiasts for its unique form and elegant temperament.

The Phalaenopsis amabilis 'Crown' is brightly golden in overall color, with a medium - sized flower shape that is both delicate and imposing. There is a circle of pure white around the center (the 'nose') of the flower. On both sides, there are faint traces of light red, which are barely visible. The back petals have red lines. The flamboyant red lip petal turns purplish - red near the 'whisker' part, and the middle back petal has veins. It is full of details and becomes more beautiful the more you look at it.

The flowering period of Phalaenopsis amabilis 'Crown' is relatively long. Under suitable maintenance conditions, it can generally last for 2 - 3 months. This relatively long viewing period makes it an excellent choice for indoor decorative flowers.

In terms of maintenance difficulty, Phalaenopsis amabilis 'Crown' is of medium difficulty. It has certain requirements for environmental conditions, but as long as the correct maintenance methods are mastered, it can grow well.

In daily maintenance, light management is crucial. Phalaenopsis amabilis 'Crown' is suitable for growing in an environment with bright scattered light. Direct sunlight should be avoided, otherwise the leaves are likely to be burned. Regarding temperature, it prefers warmth, and the most suitable growth temperature is between 18 - 28 degrees Celsius. In winter, it is necessary to pay attention to cold prevention and warmth preservation to avoid the plant's growth being affected by excessively low temperatures. Watering should follow the principle of "watering when the soil is dry and seeing that it gets wet thoroughly". Generally, water once every 7 - 10 days, and the specific frequency needs to be adjusted according to the season and environmental humidity. When watering, make sure to soak the soil thoroughly, but do not let water accumulate. It is advisable to use special slow - release orchid fertilizers or thin liquid fertilizers. Fertilize once a month, and the frequency can be appropriately increased during the vigorous growth period.

However, if not properly maintained, Phalaenopsis amabilis 'Crown' may experience root - rot. Once root - rot is detected, immediate measures need to be taken. First, carefully take the plant out of the flower pot and gently shake off the substrate from the roots. Use a disinfected sharp scissors to completely cut off the rotten parts until healthy tissue is exposed. Then, soak the roots in a diluted carbendazim solution for 15 - 20 minutes for disinfection. After taking them out, place them in a well - ventilated and shady place to dry. Prepare new, well - ventilated substrates such as sphagnum moss or bark, and repot the plant. After repotting, reduce the watering frequency in the short term. After the plant resumes growth, gradually resume normal maintenance.