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Phalaenopsis Aberdeen

Moth Orchid Aberdeen

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Elegant Phalaenopsis orchid cultivar with broad lanceolate leaves and striking white-pink mottled flowers, popular as an indoor specimen due to long-lasting blooms.
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Plant Details

Common Name Moth Orchid Aberdeen
Family Orchidaceae
Genus Phalaenopsis
Species Phalaenopsis Hybrid
Variety Aberdeen
Origin Malaysia
Blooming Flowers in spring and summer; can rebloom with proper care
Leaf Color Glossy dark green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Orchid bark mix (pine bark, perlite, charcoal) - no regular potting soil

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Watering

Water weekly by soaking roots 10-15 min, allow to dry between waterings, reduce in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light only, avoid direct sun which burns leaves, ideal for east or north-facing windows

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Fertilization

Apply diluted orchid fertilizer (1/4 strength) every 2 weeks during growing season only

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Pruning

Remove spent flower spikes above node after blooming, cut off dead roots with sterilized scissors

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
61° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
150 – 800
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 55%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

Something wrong with your Phalaenopsis Aberdeen? Select a symptom to diagnose and fix the issue.

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