Moth orchid quickly become one of the most popular species from the orchidaceae family of flowering plants. Glorious colored blooms all year round and the "ease of growing" is what makes these a popular house plant choice.
Moth Orchid Care
Phalaenopsis orchid
What is the plant
If your looking for a flowering plant that produces flowers to match a rooms interior color and ambiance - the moth orchid has just about every option for all interior styles. There is over 50 species and hundreds of hybrids available today, which includes mini phals. The phalaenopsis blooms striking colors all year round, which last for up to 3 months or more. The plant is non-poisonous for pets.
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Humidity
High
Lighting
Part Sun
Temperature
18°C - 18°C
Hardiness zone
min 10a
Difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Moth orchids need watering with room-temperature water in the morning, as this gives them time to dry before nightfall. The potting material should never dry out completely, because moth orchids lack pseudobulbs that would make them somewhat drought-tolerant.
Pruning
Clip or pinch off dead leaves and stems. If stems have rotted at the root, pull them out, and make sure to let the soil dry out before the plant's next watering.
Fertilizer
give it a balanced fertilizer
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Sunlight
Avoid placing them under the full direct sun.
Soil
Loamy soil, a relatively even mix of sand, silt, and clay, feels fine-textured and slightly damp. It has ideal characteristics for gardening, lawns, and shrubs. Loamy soil has great structure, adequate drainage, is moisture-retaining, full of nutrients, easily cultivated and it warms up quickly in spring, but doesn't dry out quickly in summer.
Temperature
Phals like their warmth during the day and cool during the night. Room temperatures of around 65 - 85°F (16 - 24°C) during the day and 60 - 65°F ( 16 - 18°C) at night, are ideal growing conditions.
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Container
Whether it be plastic or clay, make sure the pot you select has drainage holes in the bottom to prevent over-watering.
Popularity
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