Can I fertilize the Phalaenopsis when it is blooming? How to deal with the Phalaenopsis after it blo

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1. Can I apply fertilizer when blooming?

2. How to deal with the foil after flowering?

Fertilizing Phalaenopsis should be applied before flowering. Just apply an appropriate amount of phosphate fertilizer and potassium fertilizer. It is best to apply diluted fertilizer solution for better absorption. However, be careful to stop fertilizing after flowering. At this time, the plant has accumulated enough nutrients to meet the needs of the entire flowering period. If it is continued to be applied, it will easily damage the root system, cause flower drop, and the flowering period will end early. In addition, pay attention to the post-flowering treatment.

1. Can fertilizer be applied during flowering?

Fertilizer for Phalaenopsis should be applied before flowering. The main fertilizers to choose are phosphate fertilizer and potassium fertilizer. It is recommended to dilute them before applying and add fertilizer solution. This way the plant can absorb it better. However, be careful not to fertilize again after flowering. The flowers have already accumulated enough nutrients to meet their needs during the flowering period. If applied, it will damage the root system, cause the flowering period to end early, and the flowers will easily fall off.

2. How to deal with the foil after flowering

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1. Light pruning: After it blooms, you can choose to prun it lightly. Cut it off from the four or five nodes at the base of the foil. In this way, the plant can bloom again after two or three months of pruning, and you can enjoy it again. to flowers. However, this treatment also has disadvantages. It will consume a lot of nutrients for the plant, which may affect the flowering of the next year and is also detrimental to the growth of the next year.

2. Re-pruning: Re-pruning means blooming Then directly cut off the entire foil, starting from the base. This can save a lot of nutrients, allow it to rest better, and bloom better next year. In this way, the flowers will be more colorful when they bloom next year, and the flowering period will be shorter. will last longer. The specific treatment method you choose depends on your personal needs. If you want to bloom twice a year, choose light pruning. If you want better blooming once, choose heavy pruning after flowering.

2. How to deal with the foil after flowering?

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