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### **5. Feeding & Fertilizing 🌱**
– Use a **balanced orchid fertilizer (20-20-20)** once a month during the growing season.
– Reduce feeding when the plant is not actively blooming.
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## **How to Encourage Re-Blooming** 🌸
After your **Phalaenopsis orchid** finishes blooming, you can encourage it to rebloom by:
1. Cutting the flower spike **just above a node** (a small bump on the stem).
2. Placing it in a **cooler nighttime temperature (55-60°F)** for a few weeks.
3. Ensuring proper **light, humidity, and watering** to stimulate new flower spikes.
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## **Fun Facts About Phalaenopsis Orchids**
🌿 The name **”Phalaenopsis”** comes from the Greek words for “moth” and “appearance” because the flowers resemble moths in flight.
🌿 Some species can bloom **twice a year** with the right care!
🌿 Unlike many flowers, orchids **don’t have a traditional scent**, but some hybrids have a light fragrance.
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## **Final Thoughts**
The **Phalaenopsis orchid** is a **symbol of beauty, grace, and longevity**. Whether you keep one in your home or gift it to a loved one, this stunning orchid is sure to bring joy and elegance. With minimal care and a little love, your **moth orchid** will continue to bloom beautifully for years to come! 🌸✨
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