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between night and day temperatures needs to be at least 10-15 degrees F
for about 14 days to help initiate their flower spike. Like all orchids
they like the humidity in a range of 40 to 70 percent. They like a media
that retains moisture and is well aerated. Fine to medium fir bark is
excellent or sphagnum moss. They like to be misted BUT DO NOT ALLOW WATER
TO SIT IN THE CROWN. The fastest way to kill a Phalaenopsis is crown rot.
When not much else is blooming in my greenhouse, I usually can find the
pretty Moth orchids in bloom. They stay in bloom for months at a time with some
starting in early spring and others in late fall. Moth orchids are some of the very first
orchids I grew in my home. I grew them in the same window as my African violets and they
thrived. They are an easy plant for the beginner to try in their homes or greenhouse
and they are very rewarding with their long lasting beautiful blooms. They are a
fast maturing orchid, taking only about two to three years from seed to flower spike
compared to seven years like other orchids.
Some of my favorites that I am growing now;
1.(P. Polynesian Queen x Dtps Double Trouble) x P. Maui Queen "Bu"
2.P. Spring Silk "Krull Smith"
3.DTPS. Happy Valentine x P. Abendrot
4.P. Spotted Moon x Golden Buddah
Happy Orchid Growing
The Orchid Lady
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1.(P. Polynesian Queen x Dtps Double Trouble) x P. Maui Queen "Bu"
2.P. Spring Silk "Krull Smith"
3.DTPS. Happy Valentine x P. Abendrot
4.P. Spotted Moon x Golden Buddah
I have listed some orchid vendors where you might be able to find something you like.
Visit their pages and see all the beautiful Phalaenopsis that are available
for sale. One of the best Phalaenopsis Web Pages I have found is the
Phalaenopsis Net. Stop by for a visit.
Fantasy Orchids
East Seas Orchids
Odoms Orchids
Island Orchids
The Orchid Mall Plant Sources
Alta Canyon Orchids
(No web page but you can E-Mail Gary )
garyg@pseutah.com
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