PHALAENOPSIS: The Moth Orchid
Pronounced: fayl-eh-NOP-sis
"Phal" for short.
Moth orchids are the most popular
orchids and are very easy to grow in
most homes.
L&L is happy to feature these Pretty Phal Orchids
as Our Weekly Special;
$24.95 (plus GST & PST)
Size: "6 pot,, Multi-spikes and....it's already
dressed up for you with Colourful Rice Paper & Cello,
It's perfect for birthdays, house warmings,
hostess gifts or just because....
When you purchase a Phal Orchid during
the featured week, please also ask for
Organic Fertilizers: RainGrow 4-2-3
You will receive $1.00 off from our regular price
of $5.95.
RainGrow Organic Fertilizer 4-2-3
Did you know that we are only
one of 2 stores in downtown
Vancouver where you can
purchase these great
all purpose Organic Fertilizers.?
We have been using RainGrow 4-2-3 on
our Weekly Plant Maintenance
and getting remarkable results.
Let us introduce you to RainGrow
Here are some great tips how-to-grow PHAL!
Watering:
l Water when medium has begun to dry but is still damp.
l Water thoroughly, make sure it’s not sitting in the water.
l Use room temperature or warmer water.
l Avoid leaving water standing in the crown of the plant
as this causes fatal rot.
l Fertilize “Weakly & Weekly” with a balanced fertilizer
such as Raingrow Organic Fertilizer, in spring & summer
then reduce in autumn and winter.
Lights:
l Low to medium light levels is appropriate.
l Leaves should be a medium green, not yellowish or
dark green. A dark red blush covering the top of the
leaves means too much light. One to two hours of
sunshine on a windowsill (East recommended).
Humidity & Temperature :
l Phal do best with 60-70% humidity, but will grow and bloom,
although more slowly and with fewer and smaller flowers,
in lower humidity. Grow Phal in warm temperatures with 18°C
minimum winter nights (except if forcing flowering) and 32°C
summer day maximum.
l Ensure 6-12°C day/night difference to aid flower formation.
Moth orchids usually bloom annually and the flowers last for
several months!
l If buds turning yellow, wilting and falling prior to opening is
from not enough energy in the plant to open the flower either
because the light is too dim, the plant is too small, or the roots
have rotted. Also caused by ethylene gas (produced by
ripening fruit), or too great a temperature variation.
