Phalaenopsis Plant Features
The stem is very short, often wrapped in leaf sheaths; the leaves are slightly fleshy, green on the upper side and purple on the back, oval or oblong, with sharp or blunt tips, and short and wide sheaths; the flower colors are white, red, yellow, purple-red, etc. The petals are rhombus-shaped and round, with round tips, narrowed bases and short claws, and have reticular veins.
Silk phalaenopsis orchid Plant Size：
- Potted in a 2.8'' 3.0" 3.5''pot
Phalaenopsis aphrodite Special Care or Planting instructions
Phalaenopsis likes a high-temperature, humid and semi-shady environment; it is not cold-resistant, afraid of drought and strong light, and hates water accumulation; it is suitable for planting in the soil of loose and well-drained bark blocks and moss. Phalaenopsis is mainly used for ornamental purposes.
- Light
Thrives in bright, indirect light, but can tolerate medium, indirect light.
- Water
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing potting medium to dry out between waterings. If kept in decorative cache planter, pour out excess water after watering. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
- Humidity
Orchids do not like dry air, so be sure to keep humidity around the plant anywhere from 50–70%. During the fall or winter, you can help to boost humidity with a humidifier or wet pebble tray.
- Temperature
Average home temperature of 65°–75°F. They can tolerate as low as 55°F and as high as 85°F.
- Repotting
Generally speaking, your orchid should be repotted every 1–2 years or if the potting media begins to smell. And be sure to wait until your orchid is resting to repot it-meaning when it is not in bloom.
- Propagation
The reproduction method of Phalaenopsis is division reproduction.
Cultivation media:
Snake wood chips, sphagnum moss, water moss, bark, coconut coir and coconut shell fiber.
Pruning:
When the plant is in bloom, sometimes the phenomenon of the top of the pedicel sagging may occur, and a bamboo pole can be used to support it. For potted Phalaenopsis, iron wire can be used to support it, and the upper part is specially bent so that the flower branches have a certain shape, thereby improving the ornamental value.
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