How to grow great phalaenopsis - Orchid Board

f_smartjackson · #1 11-14-2011, 07:30 PM

I am a novice and have just bought my first phal which promises to give me beautiful peach blooms if I can just manage to keep it alive and well. HELP!!!

Kelo · #2 11-14-2011, 07:40 PM

Hi f_smartjackson, welcome to the Board!

Good luck with your phal and remember we LOVE tons of pics!

BikerDoc5968 · #3 11-14-2011, 08:09 PM

Living in Jamaica, you shouldn't have a problem.... just don't over water it, feed it a balanced fertilizer and to get it to flower you'll have to have some very cool weather down there.... good luck and welcome

Zoi2 · #4 11-14-2011, 08:12 PM

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Charmkp · #5 11-14-2011, 10:34 PM

F_smartjackson and

to OB. Phals prefers the cooler areas in Jamaica .

Just make sure not to allow water to settle in the apex of the plant as this could lead to rot. Based on that most persons water from below the leaves. Unless it's at a spot where it will dry out by evening.
With regular feed and some TLC you will have it blooming sooner than you think. Just remember to post
pics.