Phalaenopsis

Phalaenopsis Orchids can be found just about anywhere in the world. Some require a substantial amount of maintenance. Some require a little amount of care. And some land somewhere in between. The Phalaenopsis orchids probably fall in the last category.... More

Phalaenopsis Orchids can be found just about anywhere in the world. Some require a substantial amount of maintenance. Some require a little amount of care. And some land somewhere in between. The Phalaenopsis orchids probably fall in the last category. These orchids in their indigenous habitat can be found in Southeast Asia, the Philippines and Australia. They are common as houseplants because the normal temperature and humidity that they are happy in are the same as us humans. This makes caring for them much easier than orchids that require significantly greater standards. These orchids come in various shades of pink, white, lavender, and yellow. They reward their caretakers with their flowers that can typically survive for up to three months. The three components vital for well balanced orchids are water, light and fertilizer. Water is life and the first component. Orchids need adequate water. A typical practice is to water your Phalaenopsis orchids about once every ten Less