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Phalaenopsis Boston

Moth Orchid Boston

Hybrid epiphytic orchid with glossy leaves and long-lasting blooms. Its epiphytic nature requires an airy medium. Ideal for bright indoor spots. A long flowering period makes it a favorite houseplant globally.

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Pot Size	Availability	Price
3-4 in	In Stock	$26.83	Buy
3-4 in	Out of Stock	$27.45	Buy
3-4 in	In Stock	$27.63	Buy
3-4 in	In Stock	$30.99	Buy

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Plant Details

Common Name	Moth Orchid Boston
Family	Orchidaceae
Genus	Phalaenopsis
Species	Hybrid
Variety	Boston
Origin	Southeast Asia / Cultivar Hybrid
Blooming	Spring to Summer, reblooms in winter with care
Leaf Color	Glossy green
Sunlight	Half-shade
Category	Indoor plants
Pet Friendly	check Yes

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Coarse fir bark mix with perlite or sphagnum moss for aeration

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Watering

Soak roots weekly, allow to dry slightly between waterings; high humidity essential

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light only; direct sun scorches leaves quickly

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Fertilization

Dilute orchid fertilizer every other watering during active growth (spring/summer)

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Pruning

Cut flower spikes after blooming if they turn brown; remove dead roots

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 5 months

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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 – 10000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

10 – 25

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

20% – 50%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

300 – 1500

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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