About
An epiphytic, evergreen orchid producing an arching spike of long-lasting, pale pink flowers with pale orange lips.
About the genus
Phalaenopsis are a large genus of species and hybrid mainly epiphytic orchids. Short, upward growing, stem-like rhizomes with no pseudobulbs produce oval, fleshy mid to dark green leaves and flowers in branched racemes from the base of the leaves
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1A
Plant details
Plant typeHouseplants
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesHouseplants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in open, bark-based epiphytic orchid compost, allowing the roots to hang outside the container. Provide bright, filtered light, good ventilation and, from spring to autumn mist daily to increase humidity. Water freely as the potting mix dries out, allowing the water to drain away and feed with an orchid fertiliser monthly. See Phalaenopsis cultivation for further information
PruningNo pruning required; cut back flowered stems to a lower node to encourage further flowers
PropagationPropagate by small plantlets which may appear from the nodes on the flower stems, these can be detatched when they have produced several good roots
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free