Orchids are beautiful, elegant plants that bring peace to their surroundings. Placed in any room an orchid in bloom fills a room with serenity and grace. One of the most recognized orchids is phalaenopsis (pronounced fal-en-op-sis) with its round petals and dramatic flowers.
Not only beautiful, the phalaenopsis orchid flowers can last for months and although they look delicate are quite hardy. Phalaenopsis have become one of the most popular variety of orchids because of their low maintenance and delicate balance of poise and elegance. Their long bloom makes for a very good value. Phalaenopsis will bloom year after year with some care.
TIPS for caring for your plant:
• Phalaenopsis enjoy much the same temperature range as we do. Nighttime 60-65°F, daytime 75-85 °F. Occasional deviations will not harm your plant.
• Phalaenopsis will flourish in indirect sunlight.
• Water once a week to keep moisture just below the surface of the medium.
• Phalaenopsis enjoy moist air, with a humidity level of 55-75% being ideal.
• Feed your plant once a month with a high nitrogen food. In this instance, less is more. So be sure not to overdo it.
• Plants should be repotted every other year in a medium-grade wood bark.
• When the last bloom drops, cut your flower spike halfway down the stem. Continue caring for it and wait for a re-bloom every six months or so.
NKO just provided beautiful phalaenopsis orchids for a wedding at the Grand Hyatt Resort Poipu. If you have an event that you would like to use this orchid give us a call. We also have spectacular dendrobium orchids. All orchids are special order by lots ONLY and not part of nursery inventory.
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