Water: 5” Orchids in moss - Water lightly if needed every 15 to 25 days. Best if allowed to almost dry out between watering. Check the medium with your finger if you feel moisture do not water. Your orchid is potted in moss which holds moisture extremely well, do not let stand in water. For 3” Mini Phalaenopsis in moss – Water lightly if needed every 8 to 15 days. Check medium first before watering.
Light: Medium to Bright (indirect) light. Avoid direct sunlight, as leaves burn easily. If leaves turn yellow or splotchy, plant is getting too much light.
Temperature: Day: 68-75 degrees; Night: 65–75 degrees. Plant should have even temperature if possible, especially when in bud. Chilly temps or draft areas can cause flowers and buds to drop.
Continuing Care: When last flower drops, cut the stem halfway between base and top at an angle between the nodes for a possible re-bloom. If a re-bloom doesn’t happen within 45 days, cut the stem just above the crown/leaf for a new spike in Winter/Spring. During the winter months place your Phalaenopsis Orchid on the window ledge with the greatest amount of indirect sun for 45 days or till new stem begins. Orchid temp must drop to 58 to 60F to force new flower stem. Once a new stem begins place Orchid in normal temperatures for growing.
- Do not let leaves or plant stand in water or kept too moist.
- Increase humidity by placing rocks in a saucer with water and place your orchid above the rocks to keep bottom of pot above water line.
- Misting with water o.k. (fine mist on roots and moss only)
- Warning: do not let water collect in the crown of the plant.
- Fertilize every other watering during growth months.
- When the last flower drops, cut flower spike below first flower at an angle between the nodes for a possible re-bloom. If re-bloom hasn't happened within 45 days cut stem 1 inch above leaves for new spike in Winter/Spring.
- For re-blooming, keep next to a window with no direct sunlight during the winter months. Temps must be at 58 to 60 degrees for 30+ days during the nights. When new spike starts place the Orchid 1 to 2 feet from window or in best growing area in your home.
REPOTTING: Plants should be repotted with new sphagnum moss every 18 to 24 months and can go back into the same sized pot or 1” larger pot depending on if roots are crowded and need a little more room. Be sure to use lightly moistened moss when re-potting and not soggy. The base of the bottom leaf should be at the surface of the medium. Water sparingly until new roots arrive. Wait a minimum of one month before fertilizing.