🔧 Skill Level: | Intermediate |
🌍 Native: | Hybrid origin (primarily Phalaenopsis spp.) |
⛰️ Elevations: | Low to moderate elevations (up to 800 meters) |
🪴 Size: | Medium-sized orchid (approximately 20-30 cm) |
🎍 Perfect for Terrariums? | Yes, thrives in humid environments |
☀️ Blooming Season: | Typically blooms year-round, with peaks in spring and fall |
🌸 Blooms size and colour: | Flowers are about 8-10 cm in diameter, featuring unique peloric patterns with shades of pink, white, and occasional purple accents |
👃 Fragrance: | Lightly fragrant, with a sweet floral scent |
🌡 Temperature: | (summer☀️ high: 27-30°C / low: 20-22°C) |
💧 Watering: | Water when the top inch of medium feels dry; usually every 7-10 days |
☁️ Humidity: | 50-70% humidity; higher humidity preferred during growing season |
💡 Light: | Bright, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn |
🌰 Growing Medium: | Well-draining orchid mix (bark, sphagnum moss, or a combination) |
🧪 Fertilization: | Fertilize every 2-4 weeks during the growing season with a balanced orchid fertilizer (20-20-20) |
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