Moth orchid care

Phalaenopsis needs bright light with no direct sun. Check the soil before you water.

This is general care advice. Check the label of your plant. Keep toxic plants away from pets and children.

Care at a glance

Botanical name: Phalaenopsis
Other names: Phalaenopsis, Orchid
Light: Bright light, no direct sun. Put it at an east window, or near a south or west window with a thin curtain.
Soil check: Every 6 to 10 days in the growing season. The app learns the real time.
Humidity: Medium humidity
Feeding: Feed every 2 weeks in spring and summer. Do not feed in winter.

How does the soil feel near the bottom of the pot?

Push a wooden skewer or a pencil to the bottom of the pot. Pull it out. Look at it and feel it.

Dry: the skewer is clean and dry, all the way down. Water the plant.
Damp: the skewer has a little dark soil on the lower part. Do not water yet.
Wet: the skewer is dark and wet, with soil that sticks to it. Do not water. Check the drainage.

Do not water on a fixed day. Test the soil first. Read the soil check guide.

Use orchid bark, not normal soil. Use a clear pot with holes in the sides and bottom.

Silver, wrinkled roots mean the plant needs water. Green roots mean it has enough.
Do not leave water in the center of the leaves. It can cause rot.
After the flowers fall, cut the spike above the second node from the base. A new spike may grow.

Not toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it away from pets that chew plants.