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Orchid
The Phalaenopsis orchid is commonly known as the moth orchid as the flowers are borne on slender arching stems and the the white ones do look like moths in mid flight. This is a warm growing orchid and needs temperatures of at least 15C (60F) during the winter and can be allowed to rise up to 28C (82F) during the summer – 20C – 22C being the optimum.
Phalaenopsis make excellent house plants and will thrive in a centrally heated house providing some basic care is given. Simple misting with clean water several times a week during the summer or standing the plant pot on a large plate of wet pebbles will provide adequate humidity. The best time to spray the plants is mid morning as this will allow the water to evaporate before night time. You should NOT allow water to rest in the centre of the plant overnight or rot may occur with lighting speed! – and we are talking OVERNIGHT in some cases if it’s cold too.
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