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! 🦋 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! 🐝
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 doesn’t 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 🍃, 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 🏡.
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 it’s 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 year—whichever comes first.
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Got my plant in March. It was in full bloom. In the past week it has lost most of its blooms. Is that normal? #PhalaenopsisOrchid
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Dry leaves I have a Ochid and on 2 of the 3 leaves I am having this issue. How can I help her?
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My orchid is almost done with its blooms. How do I prepare my plant for another bloom? 
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Is miracle grow fertilizer good to use #PhalaenopsisOrchid
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Can I propagate this?
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It’s struggling #PhalaenopsisOrchid
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The leaves are brown and it looks like it’s about to die. #PhalaenopsisOrchid
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Photos of my orchid I love her sm 🤍 She’s literally unkillable how’s that even possible #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #NewGrowth #FloweringPlants #TheWateringHole
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Trying my best to keep this orchid alive. She is hydroponic now… anyone have recommendations?
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The stems are drying out the leaves seems okay. Advice? #PhalaenopsisOrchid
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 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t 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. I’ve had some that didn’t bloom for years. But I’ve learned that it’s particular about light, water and temperature. Learn how to care for it and you’ll be rewarded with flowers 🌸
Survivor
03/18/2022
Absolutely gorgeous plant and it’s 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 wasn’t sure how to take care of it and it’s 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 don’t 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. 😕
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 don’t give them ice cubes!! Orchids are tropical plants - they don’t 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 aren’t that bad! I promise! It’s 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 don’t 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 “soil”….now it’s growing like crazy - lots of new leaves and roots. Fingers crossed it’ll grow a new spike and bloom in the next year. 🤞🏼
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 don’t 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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