Phalaenopsis amabilis (East Indian butterfly plant)

Other names: Phalaenopsis aphrodite, Moth orchid, Mariposa orchid, Moon orchid

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Where to grow

Soil type
    Soil drainage
    • Well-drained
    Soil pH
    • Acid
    • Neutral
    Sunlight
    • Partial Shade
    Aspect
    • East
    • West
    Exposure
    • Sheltered

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    Cultivation

    Grow on a bark slab or in epiphytic orchid compost in a basket that allows aerial roots to hang out. Ensure high humidity or bright filtered light. From spring to autumn, water freely, mist daily, & feed monthly.

    Suggested uses

    Containers/Patio, Greenhouse, Indoor

    UK hardiness

    H1a

    USDA zones

    Zone 10, Zone 11

    Sunset zone

    H2

    WUCOLS

    North-Central Coastal = Unknown
    Central Valley = Unknown
    South Coastal = Unknown
    South Inland = Unknown
    High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
    Low Desert = Unknown

    Foliage

    Deciduous

    Habit

    Upright, Erect flower stem

    Native to

    Pacific Islands, Northeastern Australia

    Drought tolerant

    No

    Flood tolerant

    No

    Toxicity

    Not toxic

    Plant care

    Pruning

    Support flower stems to prevent kinking or broken stems. Cut back spent flower stems to a lower node to encourage further flowers.

    Propagation methods

    Softwood cuttings

    Propagation

    Often produces shoots at the base or in the joints of flower stems. Remove offshoots when roots are at least 2cm long. Plant in 8cm pots & keep in a warm spot with bright filtered light. Water sparingly the first 6 weeks.

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