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Today, let's talk about the extremely beautiful Phalaenopsis "Camellia Lady". It belongs to the medium to large flower type, with a particularly thick flower stem that firmly supports the flowers. The large white petals are layered one on top of another, and the rose-red sepals emerge from among the petals. The combination of red and white is especially eye-catching.

The Phalaenopsis "Camellia Lady" can generally bloom for two to three months. If it is well taken care of, it can bloom even longer. It prefers a warm, humid, and semi-shaded environment. The best temperature is between 18°C and 28°C, and the air humidity should be maintained at 60% to 80%. When maintaining it, if you accidentally water it too much, first gently take it out of the flower pot, shake off the excess planting medium from the roots, then use a clean paper towel to absorb the water on the roots, and then place it in a ventilated and shaded place to dry for one or two hours. When the roots are slightly dry, find some dry and breathable new planting medium and replant it. Water it less during the following period and observe carefully whether it recovers.

Daily Maintenance

Lighting

The Phalaenopsis "Camellia Lady" doesn't like to be directly exposed to the sun. It is fine to place it in a place with scattered light at home. For example, a position in the living room close to the window but where the sunlight doesn't reach is quite suitable.

Watering

Remember the principle of "water when the soil is dry and then water thoroughly". Water it thoroughly at one time when you see that the surface of the planting medium is dry. Water it about once or twice a week, depending on the actual environment. If the ventilation is good and the temperature is high, and the water dries quickly, water it more; if the environment is relatively cool and humid, water it less.

Fertilization

During the growth period of the Phalaenopsis "Camellia Lady", apply special orchid fertilizer to it one or two times a month. Don't make the concentration too high, just apply thin fertilizers frequently. When the flowering period is approaching, apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, such as potassium dihydrogen phosphate. After diluting it according to the instructions, you can spray it on the leaves or water the roots with it, which can make it bloom more flowers.

Precautions

1. Never apply fertilizer too concentrated. The Phalaenopsis "Camellia Lady" is very sensitive to the concentration of fertilizer, and concentrated fertilizer can easily burn the roots.
2. Ensure good ventilation in the environment. If you keep it at home, open the windows more for ventilation, or use a small fan on a low speed to blow. With the air circulating, it can reduce the occurrence of diseases and pests.
3. Repot it about once every one or two years. Choose a larger pot and replace the planting medium with new ones to give its roots enough space to grow. It is best to repot after the flowering period.

In short, as long as you master these little tips, you can keep the Phalaenopsis "Camellia Lady" beautiful and make it bloom abundantly every year.