Phalaenopsis Orchid
4.5 out of 5 (233 experiences)
Survivor
Blooms easily
About Phalaenopsis Orchid
Phalaenopsis orchids get their name from the Greek 'phalaina' meaning moth, as their flowers are thought to resemble moth or butterfly wings! š¦ Once their flowers have blossomed, they will eventually die but the plant will live one and continue to produce new flower spikes throughout its life. Orchid flowers evolved to attract pollinators and ther unique shape helps keep insects safe while collecting and dispersing pollen! š
Taxonomy
Phalaenopsis spp.
Phalaenopsis
Orchidaceae
Asparagales
Also known as
Anggrek bulan, Moth Orchid, Phalaenopsis Orchid and Bramble Orchid
How to care for Phalaenopsis Orchid
How often to water your Phalaenopsis Orchid
every 9
Phalaenopsis Orchid needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Phalaenopsis Orchid in your home
a window
Phalaenopsis Orchid may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Phalaenopsis Orchid in your home š”.
How to fertilize Phalaenopsis Orchid
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Phalaenopsis Orchid after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
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I need help with switching my orchid to hydroponic. Her gorgeous flowers are gone now. Help!
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#PhalaenopsisOrchid #OrchidLovers The miracles of garlic water! So a few weeks ago my orchid started to wither and try to die in orchid bark. She had a cup full of root rot. I brought my orchid Aria Mae to Chadwick Orchids of Richmond. They repotted her in sphagnum moss and suggested garlic water to help fight the infection. Let me tell you she has three new roots growing that I can see!!! She also has new leaves growing!!! Look at the before and after pictures.
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The miracles of garlic water! A few weeks ago Aria Mae decided to create a cup full of root rot. I rushed her to the orchid specialist Chadwicks Orchids or Richmond in the hope to save her life. While there I switched her back to straight spagnum moss. In addition, they suggested that I make garlic water to help her develop new roots and just improve the overall health of the plant. Since then she has started growing leaves and has new roots growing as well. Look at these before and after photos. ļæ¼ļæ¼
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Orchid rehab #PhalaenopsisOrchid I have this lil orchid who was beautiful and fully bloomed when I got her. Survived for a few weeks and then my mom put her in the windowsill to give her more sun not knowing she doesnāt like itšš All of her flowers died and fell off but her leaves still look super healthy. Is there anything I can do to bring her back again or is it just a waiting game ?
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Keiki or Shoot? This is the second time my phalaenopsis orchid is budding after flowering. I saw this growth a couple weeks ago when it was smaller and assumed it was a new shoot but it looks like it has leaves? Did I grow a keiki?? #phalaenopsisorchid #newgrowth
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I bought this beautiful phalaenopsis orchid from Loweās todayyy!! I love how many blooms it has, this one just stood out to me! So happy to add another orchid to my collection <3 #orchid #OrchidLovers #PhalaenopsisOrchid #Phalaenopsis #FloweringPlants #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #PlantTherapy #PetsAndPlants #PlantCorner #PlantLove
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Can this Orchid be saved or is she done for? Iāve never had an Orchid before but I know the donāt need much water. They usually like to grow on the bark of trees and need indirect sun (or at least this type is). This one I bought this way. The spots are where the leaves are the thinnest and although they look like theyād be wet, they arenāt. #Orchids #OrchidLovers #help
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Why is my orchids leaves looking wrinkly #PhalaenopsisOrchid
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Cut back when flowers drop? #PhalaenopsisOrchid
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Orchid never seems damp enough? Hello all! I neglected to update on our orchid, Gregās Orchid. š¤£ A while ago there was an unfortunate incident with an air fryer that basically burned the flower stems offā¦. (No husbands were harmed. Just glared at a littleā¦..) But luckily that was the extent of the damage lol. I cut the stems back and the orchid did the rest and just said heck with the rest of both these stems! āļøTL;DR: How do you water your orchids, and why does it seem like it doesnāt like this pot that is designed specifically for orchids lol š Anywayā¦ itās in this plastic orchid pot with orchid bark now. thereās always water in the bottom, and I even āchargedā the orchid bark so it stays damper longer. (Some orchid guy on YouTube told me people forget that so lots of orchid bark goes dry too fast unless you soak it in hot water for a day or two first?) But, I still feel like itās not doing much! It seems āokā, it actually has a new leaf growing. Yay! But going off the color and look of the roots, they are green for like one day or two and go back to being silver and dry. The leaves are a bit wilty looking too, not plump and shiny. I just get the feeling itās not quite getting the humidity it wants. Or something. I havenāt fertilized it yet either? I just want it to thrive and give me more flowers! š¤ āļøI was also told when not flowering, itās in a āgrowing phaseā and wants lots of sun, so itās in my S facing kitchen window. Are the orchid chunks just too big?? So moisture escapes too much? Is there something else I should do? How do you guys like to water your orchids anyway? Sorry, Igot caffinated and have lots of questions. š¤£ āļøš¼ #NewGrowth #OrchidLovers #help #ADHDPLANTLOVERS #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PhalaenopsisOrchid #Orchids
Care Summary for Phalaenopsis Orchid
Phalaenopsis Orchid
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Survivor 108
Blooms easily 99
Large, lush leaves 66
Fast grower 46
Browns easily 14
Easy to propagate 14
Pest magnet 3
03/27/2022
Amazingly beautiful flowers. Must be patient however as it blooms once a year under right conditions. Iāve had some that didnāt bloom for years. But Iāve learned that itās particular about light, water and temperature. Learn how to care for it and youāll be rewarded with flowers šø
Survivor
03/18/2022
Absolutely gorgeous plant and itās super easy to care for as long as you get the nursery plug out in time.
02/21/2022
Beautiful flowers that last several months!
Survivor
02/02/2022
Beautiful flowers. Slow grower. Easy going.
Survivor
01/24/2022
This plant is so pretty but it was one of my very first plants so I wasnāt sure how to take care of it and itās starting to wilt and die. If you get this plant make sure you do your research
01/14/2022
A beautiful orchid that blooms really easily in bright light
Fast grower
Blooms easily
Large, lush leaves
01/10/2022
I have only just recently got my orchid. I have been wanting one for a long time and got this one reduced. The pedals are so pretty and look forward to having this new plant
Fast grower
Blooms easily
01/05/2022
My boyfriend got this for me from Kroger and i was unable to move it to a larger pot quickly, but it also came with bugs and I am treating it and giving it orchid food hopefully he comes back :(
Browns easily
01/03/2022
Beautiful.
01/01/2022
There flowers donāt last long and they it takes for ever to grow back. I have to be constantly buying new ones
12/31/2021
Mine is beautiful! Relatively easy to keep alive but very hard to get it to bloom. Overall worth it!
Fast grower
Survivor
12/07/2021
Orchids are hard. She has lost all her leaves. š
12/07/2021
I received this orchid as a gift in August and as soon as I got it I changed the soil (had a death plug). Fast forward to a few weeks ago and the flowers just fell off and have already formed two more stems,one of which is blooming. I never expected this plant to bloom so fast and so easy!
Fast grower
Blooms easily
Survivor
12/05/2021
Make sure you water it with warm water. Not hot or cold,warm.
Blooms easily
11/28/2021
Pretty easy - but contrary to what a lot of grocery store tags say, please donāt give them ice cubes!! Orchids are tropical plants - they donāt want cold water.
11/27/2021
Careful not to overwater or allow it to stand in water.
Blooms easily
11/24/2021
Orchids have a semi-scary reputation but they really arenāt that bad! I promise! Itās aaaaalll about keeping an eye on the roots (in my opinion). I like to give them a big soak every couple of weeks instead of watering a little bit more often.
But please for the love of all that is good do NOT do the ice cube method!! Orchids are tropical plants! They donāt like cold water!
11/11/2021
Grocery store orchid that that was dying. Repotted with breathable inner pot, removed A LOT of root rot, and uses RepotMe āsoilāā¦.now itās growing like crazy - lots of new leaves and roots. Fingers crossed itāll grow a new spike and bloom in the next year. š¤š¼
Survivor
Fast grower
11/09/2021
The flowers last ages if it is looked after properly.
Blooms easily
Survivor
10/31/2021
Just give it 4 ice cubes once a week and it will bloom every year. Be careful not to knock it over because the stem is very delicate. If it breaks off donāt throw the plant away keep giving it ice every week and even though it will take a very long time you will see a stem grow and bloom again. The beauty of this plant makes it well worth the wait and the effort!
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