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| GENERAL INFO |
Plants of this genus are also known as Moth Orchids. The genus includes about 70 species from Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Australia.
These plants are epiphytic, monopodial with no pseudobulb; they grow in wood edge and in undergrowths. Spikes bear splendidly clusters of long-lasting blooms.
Numerous thousands of hybrids have been created since 1960; one could easily say that this is the most known orchid. |
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| CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS |
Phalaenopsis are warm to intermediate plants, but they tolerate important changes of temperature. In summer, during their growing period, t
hey need abundant waterings and feeders high in nitrogen. Morning waterings are preferable. In summer, they do well with a medium light; in autumn,
the plant needs a short period of rest, waterings are then reduced and the night temperature could be lowered, with the result of promoting spikes and blooms.
Normal watering can then be resumed with a high phosphorus fertilizer. Blooms start in spring. After the flowers fall, it is possible to promote a new blooming
period by cutting the spike under the first dead flower. The dormant bud will develop a secondary branch to the spike.
Yellow Phalaenopsis spikes will bloom again in the following years and should NOT be cut. |
| LIGHT |
800 to 1200 foot-candles |
| TEMPERATURE |
20°C to 27°C day, to 15°C minimum night. | |
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