Phalaenopsis Orchid (in Ceramic Pot)

Scientific name

Phalaenopsis spp.
(commonly called Butterfly Orchid)

General description

The Phalaenopsis orchid is an elegant and refined houseplant, prized for its long flower stems bearing delicate, butterfly-shaped blooms. Its smooth, rounded petals come in a wide variety of colors: white, pink, mauve, yellow, speckled, or marbled. Easy to grow and readily rebloom, it brings a sophisticated and calming touch to any interior.

Origin

Native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia, where it naturally grows as an epiphyte on trees.

Interview

• Light : bright indirect light; avoid direct sunlight.

• Watering : Water when the grey roots turn silver; allow to drain completely.

• Humidity : moderate to high; prefers a mild atmosphere.

• Temperature : between 18 and 26 °C; avoid cold drafts.

• Substrate : special orchid mix based on bark, very well draining.

Specific advice

• Never allow water to stagnate in the heart of the plant.

• Cut the stem above a node after flowering to encourage regrowth.

• Prefers to be cramped in its pot: repotting is rare.

• This plant is non-toxic to humans and animals.