Moth Orchid
Phalaenopsis spp. · Orchidaceae
The world's best-selling orchid, blooms for months.
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Updated on 2026-07-17
Overview
Phalaenopsis produces long-lasting butterfly-like blooms and is the easiest of the orchids.
How to grow it
Transparent pot, orchid bark, bright filtered light.
Watering
Weekly 10-minute pot immersion.
Light
Bright indirect light, never direct sun.
Soil
Medium-grade pine bark.
Fertilizing
Very diluted orchid fertilizer every 15 days.
Pruning
Cut spike below the node to trigger reblooming.
Repotting
Every 2 years with fresh bark.