It’s no secret that Phalaenopsis orchids are popular. The only mystery is how to care for them.
Here’s how to play by their rules and win every time. Prize: gorgeous flowering orchids.
This post is loaded with my most relevant posts on providing top-quality care for the most popular orchid – the phalaenopsis.
Here you’ll find helpful information on everything from learning where to cut the flower spike after the flowers have faded, to preventing crown rot, to overall care. Plus, learn more about mini phals, potting an orchid kokedama style, and how to mount an orchid. Learn how to create a florist-looking orchid display. Scroll down for a phalaenopsis culture card, get my ebook and information on where to buy orchids online.
To get started, download my free cheat sheet to see where to cut the orchid flower spike after blooms have faded to trigger re-blooming. Click here for the cheat sheet. It’ll be super helpful.
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Moth Orchid Care Tips
First, if you’ve tried unsuccessfully to grow moth orchids in the past, these tips will help you successfully care for these orchids. Here, I outline the roadblocks that kept me from properly caring for my phals so that you won’t make the same mistakes I did.
Next, after the flowers have faded, the first question people have is where to cut the flower spike. Watch the video and learn where to cut a spent flower spike.
I hate to be a killjoy, but an orchid with crown rot likely won’t survive. Find out how to avoid this common – yet preventable demise.
Lastly, the next post covers general orchid care hints and tips to help you properly care for your phal.
Display
To enjoy your moth orchid to its fullest, learn how to display your orchid to its best advantage.
Let’s begin with mini phals. Their compact size makes them an ideal choice. Packed with blooms on shorter flower spikes, they’re less gangly than their full-size counterparts – and just as lovely.
Mini Orchids: Though She Be But Little…
Mini orchids deliver a mighty punch both in flowers and vitality
ReadIf you like to try new things – consider potting your orchid kokedama style. In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll walk you through the process.
Similar to kokedama is mounting an orchid on a piece of wood. This is the most natural way of “potting” an orchid.
Finally, here’s how to style several orchids in a single container. Putting this centerpiece together is as simple as it is beautiful.
Downloads
This section is where you’ll find instant downloads to help you in caring for your phalaenopsis.
The first is a go-to reference to answer quick questions about phalaenopsis orchid care.
Where to Buy Orchids Online
My favorite place to buy phalaenopsis orchids online is through a shop called Floralistic. They offer phalaenopsis mini orchids in a variety of colors. Their orchids are available in both 2-inch and 3-inch pot sizes – or you can buy an orchid terrarium.
Your Turn
On your mark, get set, go!
You are off to a running start when it comes to proper care for your phalaenopsis orchid. Follow these moth orchid care tips, and your Phalaenopsis orchids will bloom for you year after year.
