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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To much light I don't know how much light I should let it have and I was wondering if this was a good place for it. #PhalaenopsisOrchid
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OMG I found a green orchid at Lowes and it only has one flower but it is so pretty! #orchid #plantaddict #plantsmakepeoplehappy
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Iām so excited. This plant came off a failing plant. When I removed her she only has one root. She finally has a new leaf and two new little roots! #PhalaenopsisOrchid #OrchidLovers #NewLeafAlert #plantrescue
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what's wrong with this orchid. I'm thinking not enough water however I have a much bigger orchid getting the same amount of water and it's thriving. #PlantTherapy
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Orchid leaf loss These two leaves came off my orchid. I'm worried there's something wrong because of the black spot on one of the leaves. Orchid parents, I need help. What do we think this is? #help #orchidlovers #phalaenopsisorchid #orchid #orchidproblems #leafloss #advice
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Wilting Orchid After Root Rot My little orchid was stuck by a case of root rot, so I had to remove the sick roots and re-pot her with some new soil. She currently has orchid soil (the one with all the little wood pelts in it) and is in a porous pot. I left her in direct sunlight thinking it would help, but I believe it did more damage than anything else... The petals feel thin and limp to the touch, but I see that some new little roots have started to grow. Should I put her in a fully shaded area to recover? Should I water her more? Is the new soil and pot okay? This plant was a gift from the in-laws and I want to make them proud so please offer any advice you would have!
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Just repotted my #phalaenopsisorchid for the first time š¬ I know orchids can get stressed easily but I think I was the more stressed out one here. Luckily the #roots looked nice and there are a few more coming in, like the little nub in the pic. Sized up the pot so hopefully he'll be happier now, he was climbing out the first one so it was time to move out haha
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#phalaenopsisorchid #orchidlovers #repotting Just repotted my #Lidl mini orchid I hope she will feel much better soon in her new pot and nice orchid mix -4-8mm ššø She's had a nice drink š¦ bk in the evening š sunshine now š
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Turning yellow and flowers falling My orchid was doing great for a bit over a month, but now its starting to turn yellow and the flowers are falling. I was considering repotting it but I am not sure how or if thats a good idea. Any suggestions help.
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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