Romantic Pink Phalaenopsis Arrangement

Phalaenopsis Orchid

Phalaenopsis require a consistently warm position with a constant temperature above 16C (61F). Choose a brightly lit position away from draughts and radiators, avoiding the direct glare of the sun.

Water regularly during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out at the surface between each watering. Use tepid rainwater where possible, and let the pot drain well afterwards. Avoid leaving in standing water as this will cause the plant to rot. Water lightly about once a week. Apply water from above, avoid getting water on the leaves or in the crown. Reduce watering during the winter. Feed regularly with orchid fertiliser between March and September when in active growth.

Succulents

Grow in full light with some shelter from the hottest sun. An average temperature of 10- 23C (50-75F) is ideal. Water Crassula whenever necessary, allowing the compost to dry out between waterings. These fleshy-leaved succulents store water in their leaves so they use surpisingly little water throughout the hot summer months. Feed regularly between March and September when they are in active growth. Reduce watering in winter.

Phalaenopsis Orchid

After flowering, cut back the old stalk to just above the second node. This will encourage the production of a new flowering side-shoot.  In autumn, move to a cooler position to allow new buds to form. Reduce watering during this period and allow the compost to dry out slightly between waterings. Once the buds have formed, the plant may be returned to its original growing position and watering increased. Repot every two years using bark-based orchid compost.

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