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Moon orchid

Phalaenopsis amabilis

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Moon orchid
Photo by Orchi · CC BY-SA 3.0

How to care

Phalaenopsis amabilis, commonly known as the moth orchid, is a popular houseplant due to its beautiful blooms and ease of care. It thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers a warm, humid environment. Ensure the potting medium is well-draining, typically a mix of bark and sphagnum moss. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn. This orchid enjoys a consistent temperature range between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Light Preference

  • Part Shade

Size

Height
0.5 m – 1 m
Spread
0.1 m – 0.5 m
Years
1 – 2

Preferred soil

  • Loam
  • Neutral

Life Cycle

Perennial

Lives for more than two years.

Hardiness Zone

11

4.4°C – 10°C

113

Leaves

  • Evergreen
  • Green

Flowers

  • Showy
  • White

Other names

  • Anggrek bulan
  • Moth orchid

Taxonomy

Order
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Genus
Phalaenopsis

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