Phalaenopsis Miniature Purple and White
Phalaenopsis orchid Purple and White
A miniature version of the classic purple and white phalaenopsis, these petite blooms are less intrusive and will stay in bloom for up to six weeks.
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Partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Not Frost hardy
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Phalaenopsis orchid Purple and White
Latin name
Phalaenopsis Miniature Purple and White
type
Epiphyte
family
Orchidaceae
ph
6.2 - 6.7 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Partial shade
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Frost
Not Frost hardy
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
0.25 M
0.50 M
Phalaenopsis Miniature Purple and White
A miniature version of the classic purple and white phalaenopsis, these petite blooms are less intrusive and will stay in bloom for up to six weeks.
Flowering
From Early Spring TO Late Winter
Phalaenopsis produces flowers that last about three months (sometimes even longer) at any time of the year. Once the flowers have faded, cut the flowering stalk back to just above the second node (joint) visible beneath the spent flowers. A new flowering side shoot may develop.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Late Winter
Sometimes small plantlets (keiki) appear from the nodes on the flower stems. Detach the plantlets when they have developed several good roots and pot them up in orchid compost. Water them sparingly at first, but mist them daily. Always use a proprietary orchid compost. Ensure good light levels in winter, as these are essential to encourage flowering. An east- or west-facing window would be ideal. Move to a shadier spot in summer and protect from direct sunshine.
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