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As is well known, the Phalaenopsis orchid has a long flowering period. If it is properly cultivated, a single flower can bloom for several months, or even more than half a year. It can be regarded as a "flowering machine". For those who like to enjoy flowers but are too lazy to change flowers frequently, the Phalaenopsis orchid is definitely the top choice! However, on the path of cultivation, not all flower enthusiasts encounter various novel and diverse problems. Each problem is like a math problem, always new and always puzzling. So what should we do?
Regarding the problems of Phalaenopsis orchids, different problems arise due to differences in the environment and temperature. One flower enthusiast asked the editor in the background: "I have a potted small pink Phalaenopsis orchid, and it has bloomed. I was really happy about it because it took a lot of effort for this flower to bloom. But recently, I found that this flower has actually become moldy! I really don't know what to do in this situation. I'm so torn between whether to pick off this moldy flower or just leave it alone?"
According to the clues you provided, the mold on the flower of your small pink Phalaenopsis orchid is called Botrytis cinerea in pathological terms. This gray mold disease generally occurs in stuffy and humid greenhouses and rarely occurs in well-ventilated indoor environments, which is relatively rare. However, don't worry too much about this mold problem. It's just a pathological change on the flower and has no impact on the plant itself. So, whether to keep or remove this moldy little flower depends on your own preference. It should be noted, though, that the flower of your small pink Phalaenopsis orchid that blooms during an abnormal flowering period usually won't show its most beautiful state. It's just like an athlete competing without being in the best condition, and the result definitely won't be as ideal as expected.
If you choose to twist off this moldy flower, it may also have some benefits. Because there is a high probability that small seedlings will grow at the tail of the flower stem later. So, you can think about it. If twisting it off can lead to the growth of several more small seedlings, then you can have more Phalaenopsis orchid flowers in the future. Therefore, whether you decide to keep the moldy and not-so-perfect flower or remove it is up to you.