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Phalaenopsis Port Elisabeth

Phalaenopsis 'Port Elisabeth'

Epiphytic orchid with arching flower spikes and thick leathery leaves. A popular indoor plant requiring bright indirect light and high humidity.

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Merchant	Pot Size	Availability	Price
	3-4 in	Out of Stock	$27.45	Buy

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Plant Details

Common Name	Phalaenopsis 'Port Elisabeth'
Family	Orchidaceae
Genus	Phalaenopsis
Species	Hybrid
Variety	Port Elisabeth
Origin	Southeast Asia
Blooming	Spring to Autumn, often reblooms indoors
Leaf Color	Dark green
Sunlight	Shade / Half-shade
Category	Indoor plants
Pet Friendly	close No

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Care & Maintenance

terrain

Soil

Coarse bark mix, sphagnum moss, or perlite (Epiphytic medium)

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Watering

Soak roots weekly, allow to dry between waterings, keep air humid but dry leaves and buds

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light, avoid direct sun to prevent leaf scorching

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Fertilization

Dilute orchid fertilizer (1/4 strength) every 2 weeks during active growth season

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Pruning

Cut flower spikes after blooming if brown or yellowing

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Spider Mite 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 6 months

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

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Apr

May

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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% – 70%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

1000 – 15000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

1200 – 3000

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 – 1800

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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