Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium indirect light.
Watering requirements
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing potting medium to dry out between waterings. If kept in decorative, cache planter, pour out excess water after watering. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light. This plant can benefit from extra humidity.
Is this plant pet-friendly?
This is a pet friendly plant.
Fun Fact
Phalaenopsis orchids are epiphytes, meaning that in the wild, they don't grow in soil at all! Instead, they use their thick, clingy roots to anchor themselves high up on tropical tree branches, living as friendly canopy hitchhikers.
Plant Origin
India, China, Southeast Asia
Common Sad Plant Signs
Here's our list of solutions to common issues that may arise with the Phalaenopsis Orchid:
Wilting, wrinkling leaves:
Underwatered
Yellowing leaves:
Overwatered, or too much sun
Wilting flowers:
Ending its yearly blooming cycle, storing up energy to re-bloom
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