Phalaenopsis 'Phalgetwo', Phalaenopsis 'Sevilla'
A compact epiphytic orchid to around 65cm in height, with dark green fleshy foliage. Lots of lilac-pink to white flowers with a purple lip and purple spots may appear at any time of the year, but typically from late winter to early spring
0.5-1 metres
0.5-1 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow in open bark-based, epiphytic orchid compost allowing the aerial roots to hang outside. Provide bright filtered light, good ventilation and from spring to autumn mist daily for high humidity, water freely as compost dries out, allowing water to drain and apply an orchid fertiliser monthly. Provide a minimum day temperature of 17°C and night minimum of 15°C; See Phalaenopsis cultivation
No pruning required, cut back flowered stems to a lower node to encourage further flowers
No pruning required, cut back flowered stems to a lower node to encourage further flowers
May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and mealybugs
Generally disease-free