Phalaenopsis spp. & cvs
MOTH ORCHID
Orchidaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen orchid or epiphyte

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Pruning: Remove spent flowers & leaves as they form. A flower stem is likely to re-shoot after flowering so only remove the stem when it is clearly dead.

Fertilising: Use a specialised orchid fertiliser according to manufacturer's directions.

 
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Phalaenopsis spp. & cvs
MOTH ORCHID
Orchidaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen orchid or epiphyte

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: orchid compost, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
1m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: white, yellow, crimson, pink or combinations

Flowering Time: Any time of the year


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical designs

Uses: indoors, accents, hanging basket, pot

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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