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Moth Orchid

Phalaenopsis amabilis

  • Grows indoors
Moth Orchid (Phalaenopsis amabilis)

Photo: Orchi · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Bloom colours

white, blush, lemon

What actually matters with this one

Silver roots mean thirsty, green roots mean satisfied. Water by root colour and you will never rot one again.

How to grow it

Light
part shade
Water
Even moisture
Hardiness
Indoors
Height
60 cm
Flowers
Winter to spring
Difficulty
easy

Where you will meet it

Plant it alongside

Relatives and plants that want the same conditions.