Phalaenopsis Palermo

Palermo Moth Orchid

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Hybrid orchid with vibrant purple/pink blooms, epiphytic growth habit, glossy green leaves. Ideal for indoor cultivation with bright indirect light.
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Plant Details

Common Name Palermo Moth Orchid
Family Orchidaceae
Genus Phalaenopsis
Species Hybrid
Variety Palermo
Origin Malaysia / Taiwan (Hybrid)
Blooming Spring to Autumn, often reblooms year-round indoors
Leaf Color Deep green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Coarse orchid bark mix with perlite and charcoal for drainage and aeration

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Watering

Soak pot weekly, allow roots to dry slightly between waterings, maintain high humidity around leaves

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light only; avoid direct sun to prevent leaf scorching

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Fertilization

Dilute orchid fertilizer (1/4 strength) every 2 weeks during active growth in spring and summer

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Pruning

Cut spent flower spikes just above a node to encourage reblooming or 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 8 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
61° – 84°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
50% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 3500
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 3000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 45%
% 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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