- Colour: Yellow
- Code: THPHA3.5
- Height (Estimated): 30 - 50cm
- Origin: Thailand
- Quantity: 1 Pot
- Note: Phalaenopsis comes with a transparent elastic plastic pot.
Plant Care:
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Light:
- Place the phalaenopsis plant in a bright location with indirect sunlight.
- Avoid exposing it to direct sunlight as it can burn the leaves.
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Watering:
- Water the plant when the potting medium feels dry to the touch.
- Use room temperature water and thoroughly soak the roots.
- Allow excess water to drain out of the pot, ensuring it doesn't sit in standing water.
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Humidity:
- Phalaenopsis plants prefer high humidity levels of 50-70%.
- Consider using a humidity tray or a humidifier to increase moisture around the plant.
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Fertilization:
- Use a balanced orchid fertilizer diluted to half strength.
- Apply the fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during the growing season (spring and summer).
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Repotting:
- Repot the phalaenopsis plant every 1-2 years or when the potting medium starts to break down.
- Use a well-draining orchid mix and a pot slightly larger than the current one.
- Be gentle when handling the delicate roots.
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Pruning:
- Trim yellow or withered leaves using clean and sharp scissors.
- Remove spent flower spikes by cutting them near the base.