How to tend a Phalaenopsis
Also known as: Doritis Lindl., Grussia M.Wolff, Hygrochilus Pfitzer, Kingidium P.F.Hunt, Kingiella Rolfe, Lesliea Seidenf., Nothodoritis Z.H.Tsi, Ornithochilus (Lindl.) Wall. ex Benth., Polychilos Breda, Polystylus Hasselt ex Hassk., Sedirea Garay & H.R.Sweet, Stauritis Rchb.f., Stauroglottis Schauer, Synadena Raf., Grafia A.D.Hawkes
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Water thoroughly every 5-7 days, may water by put the soil in water, may spray water in the air in summer
Sunlight
Before flowering put under gentle sunlight, avoid direct strong light, when flowering put in places with scattered light
Soil
In sphagnum moss, replace once a year
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly, except flowering stages
Pruning
Remove withered flowers and diseased leaves; remove peduncle after flowering, except the 2-3 segments at the bottom of peduncle, about 10cm
About this plant
- Origin
- Holland
- Category
- Orchidaceae, Phalaenopsis
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height 16-30 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period January-July, viewing period up to 1-2 months
- Flower colors
- light purple, pink, yellow, pure white
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