How to tend a Phalaenopsis 'Amsterdam'

Watering

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
mainly white