Phalaenopsis care

Cutting a Phalaenopsis SpikePhalaenopsis orchids, also known as moth orchids, are among the most popular orchids in the world and thousands of Phalaenopsis orchids are produced each year for the tropical flower market. The genus contains a large number of hybrids and cultivars as well as 60 scientifically described species. Phalaenopsis orchids are native to Asia and the northernmost parts of Australia. Unlike many other orchids, the members of this genus do not produce any pseudobulbs. Phalaenopsis orchid light requirements? In the wild, you will typically see Phalaenopsis orchids growing on tree branches in humid lowland forests where the canopy shelter them from the harsh sun. They prefer indirect sunlight and placing them in a position with too much sun can burn the leaves.What's the ideal potting medium for Phalaenopsis orchids? Phalaenopsis orchids do as earlier mentioned live in trees or in rare case on rocks. None of them are equipped for handling soggy soil, so you n
eed to pick a potting medium that drains very well, such as coarse fir bark. Water once a week and never give the orchid more water than what is required to keep the potting medium moist right below the surface. The orchid may die if you water it too much, and if you water it too little.For how long will a Phalaenopsis orchid bloom? Phalaenopsis orchid flowers can last for a very long time, up to 2-3 months with the proper Phalaenopsis care year round. With good care a Phalaenopsis orchid might flower 2-3 times a year. Fertilizers are not a good way to promote flowering and will not aid flowering and might end up damaging or killing the plant. A teaspoon of high-nitrogen fertilizer per month is usually enough. Ideally dilute the fertilizer and server over a period of time instead of all at once. Phalaenopsis orchids do not need a resting period.Replanting you orchidPhalaenopsis orchids seldom grow to big for their pots. But it is still good to change the substrate every two
years to prevent mold and fungi to infect the medium. Only water scarcely for the first few weeks after repotting as the roots might hvae been damge and need time to heal.A potting medium that smells strange, is mouldy, or doesn't drain well should be replaced immediately.Recommended room temperature As a rule of thumb, Phalaenopsis orchids will prefer a day temperature of 75-85° F or 24 - 29 C and a night temperature that is somewhat lower. Make sure the temperature never drop below 60° F or 16 C.Phalaenopsis orchids are hardy plants and will normally survive even if you make a mistake or two like. an open window during the winter season. The bud is much more delicate, so be extra careful around budding plants. Continuously being subjected to temperatures that are too low can kill a Phalaenopsis orchid, make it susceptible to illness or make it stop budding all depending on how low the temperature is.

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