Description
IMPORTANT NOTES:
***Please look at all the pictures carefully (and read the text in the photos) so you’ll know the sizes of the plants we’re offering in this listing.***
Phal philippinense is actually one of the most interesting of Phalaenopsis species. It is one of the few Phalaenopsis species that has mottled, patterned leaves and would be worth growing just for its foliage, so think of its big white/pink blooms as icing on the cake. Surprisingly, one of the most fascinating things about this species is its roots. They’re flat with a silvery sheen, and have an interesting rough texture unlike all other Phal species. ! Most orchids don’t have textured leaves (a few do, such as Den cuthbertsonii with its sandpaper-like surfaces), and generally, roots don’t add much to an orchid’s attractive aesthetic, but in the case of Phal philippinense, the creeping, ribbon-like roots definitely add to its distinctiveness. You know you’ve reached a new level of orchid obsession when you get excited about interesting orchid roots!
How to grow:
1) Moderate shade (avoid prolonged direct sun). Keep humidity high for best growth.
2) Water once to twice a week; let dry between waterings.
3) Use NZ Sphagnum Moss or chunky bark for plenty of aeration at the roots.
4) Fertilize twice per month.
5) Avoid temps below 50 F; temps into the 90s F or even over 100 F are tolerable if kept shady and well-watered
