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Phalaenopsis Care
( White Phalaenopsis )

Phalaenopsis are also called the "moth orchid", as their flowers resemble the shape of a moth or butterfly. These are one of the very easiest orchids to grow, and often bloom for over 3 months!

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Humidity: Phalaenopsis are from very tropical areas, and like a good amount of humidity. They also have thick, spongy roots, and like it if their roots are misted when it is warm.

Light and Air: Phalaenopsis like little of no direct light on their leaves. They are more of a shade orchid.

Watering: Water your plant when, after lifting the pot, it feels light in weight. Fertilize often with a high nitrogen fertilizer like Wonderlizer 25-9-9.

Temperature: A temperature of about 55 is the coolest you can have before flowers will suffer. Phalaenopsis prefer regular "in our house" temperatures of about 60-75 day and 55-70 night.

Potting: Repot every year or two with medium to large bark.

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