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Phalaenopsis Salinas

Salinas Moth Orchid

Hybrid moth orchid with robust leaves and thick texture. Produces arching spikes of large, long-lasting blooms in white or pink tones.

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Pot Size 3-4 in

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

Pot Size 5-6 in

Merchant	Pot Size	Availability	Price
	5-6 in	In Stock	$35.48	Buy

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Plant Details

Common Name	Salinas Moth Orchid
Family	Orchidaceae
Genus	Phalaenopsis
Species	Hybrid
Variety	Salinas
Origin	Southeast Asia / Hybrid
Blooming	Indoor perennial, blooms 2-4 weeks per spike, typically winter to spring
Leaf Color	Deep green
Sunlight	Half-shade
Category	Indoor plants
Pet Friendly	close No

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Coarse fir bark mix with perlite and charcoal for high aeration

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Watering

Soak pot weekly, allow medium to dry slightly between waterings. Reduce frequency in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light only. Direct sun scorches leaves; too little reduces blooming.

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Fertilization

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

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Pruning

Remove spent flower spikes; cut above node if secondary bloom is desired

Pest Control Mealybug Scale Insect 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

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May

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Nov

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% – 75%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

800 – 20000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

10 – 35

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

25% – 60%

% 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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