Phalaenopsis Care
Phalaenopsis orchids are available in several varieties. Below, we'll cover care for your 5" phalaenopsis orchid.
STEP 1
Your phalaenopsis orchid is placed in a decorative pot, and inside they grow in clear plastic containers with drainage.
Once a week take time to care for your phalaenopsis orchid.
STEP 2
Slide the plant with the grow pot from the decorative container and inspect the orchid’s roots. Healthy roots will be green and grey. Once they become greyish and the growing medium is dry it is ready for watering.
STEP 3
Drench the roots at the base of the plant until all the roots are covered in water. Leave the plant dunked in water for one minute.
Step 4
Then fully drain the plant for another two minutes. Water should not be dripping from the bottom, nor should it be sitting in an enclosed container holding water. Be sure to discard any residual water before returning the plant to the decorative container.
STEP 5
Feed with a water-soluble fertilizer. Follow the instructions in the fertilizer package.
bonus tip
Swan Orchids are a variety of phalaenopsis orchid with a strong spike that supports multiple, larger, cascading blooms.
Swan orchids should be watered once every two weeks with the same watering process described in the previous steps.