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Phalaenopsis Latina

Phalaenopsis Orchid, Moth Orchid

A popular hybrid epiphytic orchid featuring broad grey-green leaves and elegant flower spikes. Known for long-lasting blooms and adaptability to indoor environments with moderate lighting conditions.

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Pot Size	Availability	Price
3-4 in	In Stock	$26.83	Buy
3-4 in	In Stock	$27.28	Buy
3-4 in	Out of Stock	$27.45	Buy
3-4 in	In Stock	$30.99	Buy
3-4 in	In Stock	$30.99	Buy

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Plant Details

Common Name	Phalaenopsis Orchid, Moth Orchid
Family	Orchidaceae
Genus	Phalaenopsis
Species	Hybrid
Variety	Latina
Origin	Malaysia / SE Asia
Blooming	Foliage plant with seasonal spikes, blooms spring/summer or reblooms in winter
Leaf Color	Grey-green to emerald green
Sunlight	Half-shade
Category	Indoor plants
Pet Friendly	close No

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Care & Maintenance

terrain

Soil

Coarse bark chips, sphagnum moss, or specialized orchid mix for epiphytes

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Watering

Soak weekly in room temp water; allow medium to dry slightly between sessions to prevent root rot

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light only; direct sun scorches leaves and inhibits blooming

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Fertilization

Half-strength orchid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth, stop when spikes appear

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Pruning

Cut spent flower spikes above the second node or base if brown to encourage reblooming

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

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 12 months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

64° – 86°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

50% – 75%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

2500 – 12000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

500 – 1800

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

20% – 40%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

300 – 1200

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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