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More Helpful Care Instructions for Phalaenopsis Orchids
Let's wrap up this overview of phalaenopsis orchid care. Starting withRelative Humidity
Phalaenopsis favor humidity in a range that is the usual, yet fairly forgiving, orchid preference of 40-70%.
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How to Trigger Blooming A hot topic to be sure. The allure of getting your Phalaenopsis Orchids to bloom again is what makes this all worthwhile. To help that along, in the fall you want maintain the differences between day and night temperatures to be from ten to fifteen degrees Fahrenheit for around two weeks. Do so the flower spike should start. Each day watch that spike stretch to as much as two feet long. Offering the promise of moth orchids blossoms that are soft whites with red or yellow lips to pinks to blushes. |
Imagine how excited you'll be when you coax yours to produce those long lasting flowers.
Orchid Trivia: Just in case you were wondering, this orchid got its name from the moth-like shape of the blooms. Phalaenopsis is Greek. Phalaina means moth and opsis means appearance. Now you know.
That just about covers care instructions for phalaenopsis orchids. To review in part 1 of Care Instructions for Phalaenopsis Orchids we looked at lighting, feeding, and all important watering techniques.
Then in part 2 of Care Instructions for Phalaenopsis Orchids we discussed temps and growing media for this lovely genus of orchids commonly known as moth orchids.
You'll find moth orchids are easy to grow if you follow advice like this.
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