How many times a year does Phalaenopsis bloom?

1. Open once or twice a year

Generally speaking, Phalaenopsis orchids only bloom once a year. However, if it is grown at home, as long as it is properly pruned after flowering and given a suitable growing environment, it will be able to bloom again.

Specifically, after the flowers of the plant have faded, cut off the fourth to fifth branches from the base of the flower stem, and then place it in a warm, ventilated and humid environment, which may encourage it to bloom again.

2. Flowering period

Phalaenopsis orchids mainly start to bloom around the Spring Festival every year, and the flowering period can last about 2-3 months. In addition, its flowering period is also related to the conditions of its maintenance and its variety. If the maintenance conditions are good, its flowering period may be longer. If the maintenance conditions are poor, its flowering period may be shorter.

3. Notes

1. After it blooms, you need to cut off the remaining flowers and branches that may bear fruit in time, because they may consume a lot of nutrients and affect the plant's re-flowering and normal growth.

2. Generally speaking, newly planted plants will not bloom until three years later.