Phalaenopsis Orchid General Care
Light:
Thrives in medium to bright indirect light, but can tolerate low indirect light.
Water:
Water lightly every 2 or 3 days. Instead of soil, the plant is grown in bark. This allows for excellent drain-
age, but requires more frequent watering. Do NOT allow this plant to sit in water, this will kill the roots.
Also, Do NOT water the crown where new growth emerges, This can kill your plant.
Humidity
Any humidity level will do.
Temperature
Flowers/Buds: Flowers last longer in cool temperatures. Heat will cause blooms to open faster, but also
shortens the owers viability as a long lasting bloom.
Plant: Average home temperature of 65°F-75°F. It’s best not to let it go below 60°F.
shortens the owers viability as a long lasting bloom.
Plant: Average home temperature of 65°F-75°F. It’s best not to let it go below 60°F.
Flower Care
When your owers wilt and die, Cut the flower spike 1 inch from the base of the plant.
Common Problems
Underwatering… this leads to leaf and ower death faster than normal.
SYMPTOM: Leaves curling, softening, and yellowing.
CAUSE: Underwatered
SYMPTOM: Flowers bloom and quickly fall o.
CAUSE: Overheating, Warmer temperatures.
SYMPTOM: Leaves curling, softening, and yellowing.
CAUSE: Underwatered
SYMPTOM: Flowers bloom and quickly fall o.
CAUSE: Overheating, Warmer temperatures.
