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When seeing Phalaenopsis with large and small flowers in the flower market, both look attractive, but their prices and flowering periods confuse me. So, which one is more expensive between large-flowered and small-flowered Phalaenopsis? And which has a longer flowering period?

In general, large-flowered Phalaenopsis are more expensive than small-flowered ones. Why is that? Mainly because large-flowered Phalaenopsis are more difficult to cultivate and have a longer growth cycle. During cultivation, they need to be provided with a more suitable environment. Factors such as light, temperature, and humidity must be precisely controlled, and fertilizers also need to be carefully selected. Only when all aspects of the conditions are well taken care of can they thrive and produce large and beautiful flowers. Moreover, it takes a lot of time for large-flowered Phalaenopsis to grow from seedlings to flowering, resulting in high costs. In contrast, small-flowered Phalaenopsis are much easier to cultivate and grow faster, so their prices are much more affordable. However, this is not absolute. If the large-flowered Phalaenopsis is of an ordinary variety and there is a merchant promotion, the price may be reasonable; if the small-flowered Phalaenopsis is a rare variety, its price may be higher than that of ordinary large-flowered ones.

Let's talk about the flowering period. Generally speaking, the flowering period of a single flower of large-flowered Phalaenopsis can reach more than 30 days, and the flowering period of the whole plant is about 2-3 months. Its flowers are large and have a stable structure, so each flower blooms for a long time. Although the flowering period of a single small-flowered Phalaenopsis is shorter, it often has multiple flowers on one stem and blooms continuously, and the flowering period of the whole plant can be 3-6 months. Small-flowered Phalaenopsis like "Man Tian Hong" can bloom twice a year, with each flowering period lasting 2-3 months, so the viewing period is quite long. However, the flowering period of Phalaenopsis is not fixed, and the maintenance environment has a great impact on it. If the temperature is maintained at 18-25°C, the humidity is 60%-70%, and there is moderate scattered light, the flowering period of both large-flowered and small-flowered Phalaenopsis can be extended by 1-2 months. If the environment is poor, the flowering period will be shortened.

Large-flowered Phalaenopsis have large flowers and bright colors, which look very elegant when placed at home and have high ornamental value, but they are more expensive and have a relatively shorter flowering period. Small-flowered Phalaenopsis have more flowers, a longer flowering period, and are affordable, suitable for friends who have a limited budget but want to enjoy flowers for a long time. If you come across a Phalaenopsis you like, don't just focus on the price and flowering period—just take it, that's the key!