Water
Water thoroughly when the potting medium is nearly dry, typically once every 7-10 days. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. Avoid letting the plant sit in standing water.
Reduce watering slightly during cooler months when growth slows.
Also known as Moth Orchid · Orchidea · ارکیده دو رنگ
Phalaenopsis Singuliflora is a delightful hybrid orchid, known for its charming, single-flowered spikes, often with delicate, speckled petals and a prominent lip.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, Indirect
75% intensity
Prefers bright, filtered light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves.
Regular
50% intensity
Allow potting medium to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid overwatering.
Orchid bark mix, sphagnum moss
50% intensity
Intermediate
50% intensity
Daytime: 21-29°C. Nighttime: 13-18°C. A slight drop in nighttime temperature can encourage flowering.
Weakly, Regularly
50% intensity
Use balanced orchid fertilizer diluted to half strength during active growth.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water thoroughly when the potting medium is nearly dry, typically once every 7-10 days. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot. Avoid letting the plant sit in standing water.
Reduce watering slightly during cooler months when growth slows.
Remove spent flower spikes at the base once blooming has finished. Trim any yellow, brown, or dead leaves or roots as needed.
Generally, Phalaenopsis orchids require minimal pruning beyond removing dead or damaged material to encourage healthy new growth.
Phalaenopsis × singuliflora is typically propagated through division of mature plants that have developed multiple pseudobulbs and aerial roots. This is best done during repotting.
It can also be propagated from keikis (baby plantlets) that form on the mother plant.
Repot every 1-2 years, or when the potting medium begins to break down. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one. Use a well-draining orchid bark mix.
Repot after flowering to minimize disturbance to the plant's growth cycle.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Phalaenopsis Singuliflora (Phalaenopsis × singuliflora)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Phalaenopsis |
| Species | Phalaenopsis × singuliflora |
Similar in genus Phalaenopsis
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data