Orchid Care Tips Blog

The Phalaenopsis Orchid is the most popular kind of Orchid people buy, by far. They are not only easy to grow, but require low light. They are easily grown in the home or office and bloom for an extended period of time. As for whether to grow a white, yellow, or other Phalaenopsis, that is up to you. It isn’t the color that determines how long the plant will bloom. It is the breeding of the plant. A person can look in books, the internet, or at a garden/greenhouse and see what traits the parents of a given hybrid Phalaenopsis has. Knowing the parentage is an ideal way to find out what to expect.

My favorite kind of Orchid is currently this kind of Orchid. I, as many of us do, enjoy the extended blooming one gets with a Phalaenopsis Orchid. If the plant is cared for well, it can bloom up to a year. This may mean cutting the stem one centimeter below the node under the bottom flower when the plant is done blooming.

There are many Phalaenopsis Orchids that can be bought affordably. When purchasing a Phalaenopsis, look for Orchids without all flowers yet open. You also don’t want a plant with no buds open, since you’ll need to see the flowers to choose a plant, and ensure that the buds are strong enough to survive transport home.

Phalaenopsis Orchids do well with a humidity tray that fits the size of their leaves, and fertilizing weakly during most waterings. Make sure to water with no fertilizer every number of waterings so that no salts build up in the medium.

Article by Jordan Hardy of Orchid Tips and JordanHardy.net.