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I will water it with reverse osmosis...
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That's fine.
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[I will water it] only when the roots turn silverish...
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Ok, you're on the right track...
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...[I will water it] about once a week on average.
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Depending on how fast the roots dry out, the frequency by which you water the plant may vary.
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It will be placed in a south window, but in filtered light.
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I'd watch if the Phal develops a reddish-violet anthocyanin tint to the leaves. That is a sign of the light being too strong.
Worse case scenario is that it will rapidly develop signs of sunburn without any prior warnings.
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The vendor is reputable, I have only gotten 1 orchid from them and I have no complaints. Others on the OB have good things to say about them as well.
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...and it is a hybrid.
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That's fine. But do know that just because the Phal you intend to get is a hybrid, doesn't necessarily automatically make it "bulletproof" because of it's breeding.
Whether you prefer hybrids over species is up to you. There are certainly very many wonderful hybrids to choose from.
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I think how the plant will look once it's in bloom is beautiful.
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...and what do u think about the plant itself?
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If you're asking whether I think this particular hybrid is hardy...
My answer would have to be - tell us more about your growing area.
Do you happen to know the day and night temperatures of your intended growing area?
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