🌳 Description:
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Family: Orchidaceae
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Genus: Phalaenopsis
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Home use: Botanical orchid suitable for growing indoors and in temperate greenhouses, appreciated by collectors for its natural habit and the characteristic flowering of the species
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Flowering: Seasonal flowering, with inflorescences bearing flowers of the typical size and shape of the species; under optimal conditions, it can flower several times a year.
🌞 Light exposure: Medium, indirect, and diffused light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves. Ideal near an east- or west-facing window, or a south-facing window screened by a curtain.
🚿 Watering: Water when the substrate is almost completely dry, generally every 7–10 days in summer and every 10–14 days in winter. Preferably immerse the pot for 10–15 minutes, then allow it to drain completely. Avoid water stagnation at the crown. Some species require a rest period with reduced watering: check the specific needs of the species.
🌡️ Minimum tolerable temperature and growing temperature: Temperature requirements vary depending on the species and its area of origin. In general, grow in the intermediate-warm range: ideal daytime temperature 20–28 °C, nighttime 15–20 °C. Minimum tolerable temperature: 15 °C. Avoid sudden temperature fluctuations and cold drafts.
🌱 Soil type and repotting: Recommended substrate: pure sphagnum moss, fine bark, or a well-draining mix depending on the habit of the species (epiphytic or lithophytic). Repot every 1–2 years, preferably after flowering, when the roots are abundantly protruding from the pot or the substrate has deteriorated.
🌿 Fertilization: Fertilize every 2 weeks during the active growing season (spring-summer) with a balanced orchid fertilizer (e.g., 20-20-20) at half the recommended dose. In autumn-winter, reduce to once a month or suspend during the vegetative rest period.
✂️ Pruning or other recommended horticultural treatments: After flowering, remove the spent flower spike at the base or do not remove it, depending on the species; check the specific needs of the species. Remove dry or damaged leaves with sterilized tools. Some species benefit from a rest period with cooler temperatures and reduced watering to stimulate flowering.
💧 Ambient humidity: Ideal humidity: 60–80%. In dry environments, mist the aerial roots (not the leaves) or place the pot on a tray with gravel and water. Always ensure good ventilation to prevent rot.
The dimensions are purely indicative and refer to an adult plant.
⚠️⚠️⚠️The plants are on sale because they have damaged or spotted leaves ⚠️⚠️ purchase with the understanding that you will not receive a perfect plant
