Phalaenopsis Care
Phalaenopsis Care
Light: Indirect or filtered sunlight is the best. Inside the house is ok if near a window, better if in a Florida room, outside porch or under some sort of tree. Once placed in the ideal location leave it. This plant does not adapt to change in location quickly.
Humidity: Recommended humidity is between 50-80%. In the home, the ideal situation would be to set the orchid pot on a tray or dish with clean pebbles, partially filled with water so that the pot never sets in water. This way the roots will reach for the water but not soak in them.
Water: Plants should seldom dry out between watering. Potting media should feel slightly damp not wet.. Make sure the crown (where the leaves come out) never holds water. Too much water will rot the roots too little will dry out the roots. Healthy roots=healthy plant.
Fertilizer: Should be provided on a regular schedule. If not every watering the least should be once a week. Follow proportions listed on the fertilizer a stronger dose on the plant is not good for the plant. When possible it is good to water the plant first. This way, when the fertilizer is applied it is gentler on the plant.
If time does not permit this schedule - a good time release fertilizer can be used.
Potting: Should be done when the media breaks down and starts to hold too much moisture. If not every year at least every year and half. Best done in late spring after flowering. Best to use a pot the size of the plant not too small and not too large.
Our media consist of bark, some sphagnum moss, perlite,charcoal and aliflor.
Temperature: Plants prefer a 15 to 20 degree difference between day and night. Ideal daytime temperature is between 75 and 85 degrees night is 60 to 65 degrees. If you have the Phal in a situation that is warmer than 90 degrees make sure that there is air movement.
Ideal location - Water Plant nutrients potting media good = creates a Healthy, Happy blooming Phalaenopsis.l Call us if questions or concerns - we are usually home!
