Orchidaceae
Phalaenopsis amabilis 'Aphrodite'
Also sold as: Aphrodite
Care at a glance
- Water
- Water when the potting medium is dry. Avoid letting the plant sit in standing water.
- Light
- Provide bright, indirect light. Direct sun can scorch the leaves.
- Humidity
- Maintain high humidity around 60-70%.
- Temperature
- Keep temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C).
- Soil
- Use a well-draining orchid mix, typically composed of bark, sphagnum moss, or perlite.
- Fertilizer
- During active growth, fertilize every 2-4 weeks with a balanced orchid fertilizer diluted to half strength.
- Toxicity
- Phalaenopsis orchids are non-toxic to pets and humans.
- Propagation
- Propagate by dividing offshoots (keikis) that develop on the flower spike or at the base of the plant, once they have developed roots.
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