Phal. equestris var alba

[peeweelovesbooks]

Hi everyone.

I purchased this orchid and wanted to make sure I'm doing the right thing here.

Growing medium? Light requirements? Fertilizing? Watering?

Thanks for your help!!!!!

[jkofferdahl]

It's care is that of any Phal, really. Dappled light, fertilize weekly weakly, water when the medium is JUST dry. In so far as medium, I prefer a bark mix but it really depends on how you grow.

[cb977]

I just ordered the same chid last night!

I keep all the species Phals (including the 5 or 6 equestris already here) either mounted or in baskets hung sideways. They are just outside of the bright Cattleya light (about 8 inches outside of where the Catt section ends on that shelf), the roots get misted everyday and I fertilize once a week during summer and once every two weeks in winter, just like everything else here

[peeweelovesbooks]

Thanks everyone! I bought it with a spike--and the spike keeps getting bigger. I keep mine inside though.

[lostonthebeach]

Let's see some photos of your new guy.