Orchid Care Tips Blog

This mini Phalaenopsis Orchid below (named Country Sunset) is one of our favorites. There are pink, purple, white, spotted, striped, and other variations in Phalaenopsis flower colors and patterns. Usually Phalaenopsis Orchids seen in homes and offices have quite a few flowers on each arching spike / stem. Each flower spike will last a couple of months on average, with flowers opening from one end of the stem to the other.

In the case of the yellow Phalaenopsis Orchid below, each flower is longer lasting than a standard Phalaenopsis Orchid from our experience. The yellow flowers are bright and sunny, exotic, thick, waxy, and vibrant. The plant is compact. This Phalaenopsis is very affordable, and we noticed it ships budded and ready to bloom from well known 1-800-Flowers.com. It comes planted in a beautiful 3″ terracotta-style planter with saucer. Here is a link to read about and/or purchase this beautiful Phalaenopsis Orchid: COUNTRY SUNSET ORCHID

Growing great Phalaenopsis Orchid plants can be made easy with these useful tips. Phalaenopsis Orchids are normally found in rainforests, on trees and on rocks. They do not grow at the very top of the rainforest canopy. This means they are not used to direct sun on their leaves. They are used to shady conditions.

At home, a Phalaenopsis Orchid needs to go behind a curtain or on a table not near a bright window. They like to have moisture around the leaves with a humidity tray. Here is an example of a humidity tray. This creates an environment like in a rainforest. Phalaenopsis Orchids should be watered only as the pot gets lighter in weight upon being lifted. They like to be potted in medium bark. Phalaenopsis Orchids should be fertilized with a weak solution of fertilizer every couple weeks. Here is an example of a good fertilizer.

This Phalaenopsis collection is a good one to start with, as not only does it have a variety of standard and novelty Phalaenopsis plants, but they are blooming size and at a good price. If you have any questions, just post comments to this blog entry.