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🌸 Phalaenopsis Orchid Care — AlansGarden Guide

Phalaenopsis (Moth Orchids) are among the easiest orchids to grow and bloom, making them perfect for home gardeners and indoor plant lovers.

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✅ Light

• Bright indirect light is ideal.
• Morning sunlight is fine, but avoid harsh afternoon sun — it can burn the leaves.
• Indoors, place near an east or north-facing window.

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💧 Watering

• Water once every 7–10 days.
• Allow the potting mix to dry slightly before watering again.
• If the pot feels light, it’s time to water.
• Avoid water sitting in the crown (center of the leaves) — it causes crown rot.

Watering Tip:

Water early morning so the plant dries by evening.

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🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal temperature: 18–28°C
• Humidity: 50–70%
• Keep away from AC vents and hot afternoon heat.

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🌱 Soil / Potting Mix

Use a mix that drains well:

• Pine bark + charcoal + perlite (orchid mix)
• Never use normal garden soil.

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✂️ Fertilizer

Feed once every 10–15 days:

• Use balanced NPK 20-20-20 or orchid-specific fertilizer.
• Dilute to 1/4 strength.

During blooming: switch to bloom booster (e.g., 10-30-20) every 15 days.

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🪴 Repotting

Repot every 1–2 years or when:

• Potting bark breaks down
• Roots are crowded
• Roots turn brown or mushy

Repot after flowering is done.

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🌼 Blooming Tips

• Keep nights slightly cooler (by 3–5°C) for 2 weeks to trigger spikes.
• Provide steady bright light.
• Do not move the plant once flower spikes form.

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⚠️ Common Problems

Yellow leaves

Overwatering or too much sun.

Wrinkled leaves

Underwatering or root damage.

Black spots

Fungal infection — improve airflow.

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