Phalaenopsis Cream - Plant

Phalaenopsis do very well as houseplants and will grow and flower in a moderately bright windowsill. Phalaenopsis is one of the most popular orchids in the trade, through the development of many artificial hybrids.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

• Common Name: Moth Orchid
• Maximum Reachable Height: 15cm to 1m (6in to 3ft)
• Flower Colour: Cream
• Bloom Time: Late winter through the spring
• Difficulty Level: Easy

Planting and care

Too much bright light can burn the leaves and turn the plants yellowish while too little will result in plants with soft leaves that don t flower. Repot after flowering. Don t over pot; wash the old compost from the roots before working the new compost gently and firmly around the roots.

Phalaenopsis Cream care

• Sunlight: Prefer dappled light (an east or west facing windowsill behind a net curtain is ideal).
• Watering: Do not let the soil dry out. Water Phalaenopsis regularly throughout the growing season. Reduce watering slightly during the winter.
• Soil: They should be potted in a more typical houseplant mix that holds some moisture but still drains well.
• Temperature: Night temperatures in the range of 16-19 degrees C (61-66 degrees F) and day temperatures between 19-30 degrees C (66-86 degrees F)
• Fertilizer: Give a quarter strength fertiliser once a month.

Phalaenopsis Cream uses
Ornamental Use:
They are one of the most popular indoor orchids