Phalaenopsis purple orchids plant

A great orchid for beginners.

Light

These plants like strong, natural sunlight. They will grow in lower-light conditions, but it is unlikely the plant will bloom well.

Soil

Orchids don’t grow in soil, but rather in a special mixture that mimics their environment in the wild. Purchase a commercial orchid potting medium, which contains peat moss, perlite or fir bark, or make your own that has these ingredients in it.

Water

During the growing season, dendrobiums like high humidity and lots of water. As with all orchids, the frequency of watering depends on your growing conditions, but at least weekly is a good idea during the summer.

Fertilizer

Feed heavily during the growing season with a weak fertilizer solution containing lots of nitrogen.

Pruning

After the bloom is done, you can cut off the spike above the leafy part of the stem. However, you should not remove any old leafless canes.