What does a Phalaenopsis need to feel good?
So that your Phalaenopsis is doing really well, you should have enough water and fertilizer as well as a light to partially shaded location with high humidity. Avoid drafts by all means and do not place the butterfly orchid too close to the heater. The air there is far too dry for this tropical plant. Regular spraying with lukewarm water additionally increases the humidity if necessary.
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The ideal temperature for butterfly orchids
The Phalaenopsis needs a lot of light and warmth for it to thrive, otherwise it could Fail to bloom. A difference between day and night temperatures is definitely beneficial, it should be around 4 ° C. Temperatures of at least 18 ° C to 20 ° C are recommended during the day and not below 16 ° C at night.
Incidentally, the right location is also for the life of a cut phalaenopsis decisive in the vase. This also loses its flowers in cold drafts. If the cut flower is warm and light and if it is regularly supplied with fresh, warm water, the decorative flowers of the Phalaenopsis will last up to four weeks.
The perfect location:
- bright to partially shaded
- no direct sunlight
- high humidity
- Daytime temperatures: 18 ° C to 20 ° C
- Night temperatures: slightly cooler than during the day, but at least 16 ° C
- neither dry heating air nor drafts
Tips
The Phalaenopsis likes it bright, but the blazing midday sun does not stand it well.
