One in a series of orchid care videos sponsored and presented by rePotme.com Orchid Supplies. This video shows how to cut off the bloom spike on a Phalaenopsis orchid. Three examples of plants are shown with discussion of the approach for cutting the spike in each instance.

General information for Phalaenopsis culture. Partial sun, grows 8-12” in container, minimum temperature 60°, intermittent bloomer.

Light requirements for Phalaenopsis culture:

Phalaenopsis culture grow well in bright but indirect light. An east window is best for Phalaenopsis culture. Avoid hot, direct sunlight, which would be found in a south-facing window. If the light is very bright in your window, place your Moth Orchids at a distance from the glass where the rays do not fall directly on the foliage. As a rule, 1,000 to 2,000 foot-candles of light is the recommended intensity for Phalaenopsis culture.

Temperature:

Phalaenopsis culture will tolerate minimum nighttime temperatures of 60°. However, they prefer temperatures above 65° at night with a 10-degree rise during the day. They will not suffer if temperatures rise above 95° as long as the heat is not excessive. Budding of the flowering size, Phalaenopsis culture is stimulated by a drop in temperature to 50-60° in

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Lighting
Growing Vanda orchids requires plenty of light. The direct morning and late afternoon sun can be easily tolerated by Vanda, provided the exposure occurs gradually. When growing Vanda orchids make sure that you need to adapt slowly to the any increase in lighting. Always provide full morning sun whenever possible.

Temperature is very important in growing Vanda orchids
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History of Vanilla Orchid Plants

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