Growing a Phalaenopsis Orchid in your house can be rewarding and fun. It is particularly well suited for the conditions you already find at home. Phalaenopsis flowers range is size from 2" to nearly 5" in diameter.
Color ranges includes white, pinks, lavender and yellow in both solid colors and mixes of stripes and spots. Many new bold color patterns are beginning to show up also. Phalaenopsis flowers are exotic and last for a long time. Individual blooms can last as long as 3 months. Flowers open sequentially at 2-5 day intervals.
In the home, Phalaenopsis orchids enjoy a spot near or in a bright window. You’ll want to avoid direct midday sun but early morning or late afternoon sun is great. An east or west facing window is ideal. In darker or cloudy environments a shaded southern window might be best.
You can supplement normal light with fluorescent lights placed approximately 1 foot above your orchid. Water your orchid once every three days on average.