About
This elegant Phalaenopsis, with a compact rosette of glossy, leathery, arching leaves. Elegant racemes of butterfly-like blooms open in succession on graceful stems. Flowers may appear at any time of year, often lasting 8-12 weeks. A popular choice, 'Phalfotj' rewards with repeat flowering.
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
Plant details
Suggested usesWindowsills, warm rooms, terrariums. An outstanding houseplant.
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a bark-based orchid compost in bright, indirect light. Water weekly, allowing roots to dry between waterings. Min 16�C.
PruningRemove spent flower spikes by cutting above a node to encourage re-blooming.
PropagationDivide when the plant produces keikis (baby plantlets) on flower spikes.
Pest resistanceMealybugs and scale insects may occur on leaves and roots.
Disease resistanceRoot rot from overwatering. Crown rot if water collects in the leaf crown. Ensure drainage.