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Phalaenopsis 'Diaochan' belongs to the small to medium-sized flower variety. The petals are basically of solid color, without complicated patterns and color patches, being simple and pure. The colors of the petals and the flower center belong to the same color system, and the color transition from the edge of the petals to the flower center is natural and smooth. Light pink petals are matched with dark pink flower centers, or light purple petals surround dark purple stamens, and each combination complements each other perfectly.

The flowering period of Phalaenopsis 'Diaochan' is quite remarkable. Under normal maintenance, the flowering period can last for 2 to 3 months. If the maintenance environment is suitable and it is carefully cared for, the flowering period can even be extended to about 4 months. Generally, the natural flowering period is at the end of winter and the beginning of spring, around the Spring Festival, adding a lot of festive atmosphere to the festival and becoming a popular choice for New Year's flowers. By artificially regulating conditions such as light and temperature, it can also bloom at other times, bringing beauty to life at any time.

The maintenance difficulty of Phalaenopsis 'Diaochan' is moderate and it is relatively friendly to beginners. It is not as delicate as some other flowers. As long as you master the basic maintenance points, it can grow well and bloom beautiful flowers.

Daily Maintenance:

Light Management: Phalaenopsis 'Diaochan' likes scattered light and should avoid direct strong light. It can be placed in a bright place indoors with scattered light, such as a position near the window but not directly exposed to sunlight. In spring, autumn, and winter, appropriately increasing the light time can make the plant grow stronger and the flower color more vivid. In summer, when the sunlight is strong, it is necessary to shade 50% - 70% to prevent the leaves from being sunburned.

Temperature Control: The suitable growth temperature is between 18 - 28°C. When the temperature exceeds 32°C in summer, it is necessary to strengthen ventilation and spray water to cool down. When the temperature is lower than 10°C in winter, the growth of the plant will be affected, and when it is lower than 5°C, it may suffer from freezing damage. It is necessary to take good heat preservation measures, such as moving it to a warm room or using heating equipment.

Water Management: Follow the principle of "watering when the soil is dry and seeing the soil wet". Insert your finger 2 - 3 centimeters into the planting medium, and if it feels dry, you can water it. When watering, water thoroughly to let the excess water flow out from the bottom of the pot to avoid waterlogging causing root rot. Water once or twice a week in spring and autumn. In summer, due to the high temperature and rapid water evaporation, water once every 2 - 3 days. In winter, when the plant grows slowly, you can water once every 10 - 15 days. At the same time, pay attention to the air humidity, and you can increase the air humidity by methods such as spraying and placing a basin of water.