| Common Name | Santos Orchid |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Phalaenopsis |
| Species | Hybrid |
| Variety | Santos |
| Origin | Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Malaysia) |
| Blooming | Winter to Spring, often reblooms year-round with care |
| Leaf Color | Deep emerald green |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Indoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Epiphytic mix: Pine bark chunks, perlite, charcoal, sphagnum moss
Water weekly by soaking pot; allow roots to dry slightly between waterings to prevent rot.
Bright indirect light only. Direct sun scorches leaves within hours.
Apply weak orchid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth (spring/summer).
Cut spent flower spikes above a node after blooming or remove entirely if dormant.
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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