Pot size for adult Phalaenopsis

[Fairorchids]

I am puzzled that nobody has commented on potential plant size. Since these plants spike from plants less than 12" across, I don't think that they will grow as large as most of the NOID Phals in the stores.

From that observation, I would say that 4" pots should generally suffice, though you might want to have a few 5" and/or 6" pots on hand - just in case.

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by Fairorchids

I am puzzled that nobody has commented on potential plant size. Since these plants spike from plants less than 12" across, I don't think that they will grow as large as most of the NOID Phals in the stores.

I did mention it in my post.
Also, not sure what you mean by " these plants" as the OP does not mention what the Phal in question is, it might be something that gets rather large once mature.

[Fairorchids]

Originally Posted by camille1585

I did mention it in my post.
Also, not sure what you mean by " these plants" as the OP does not mention what the Phal in question is, it might be something that gets rather large once mature.

Guess I did not read your posting in full.

'These plants' is based on the photo in original post, and the statement that this is a seedling population. From the looks of the plants, it could be a species or primary hybrid, so I doubt that they will grow 30-40 cm leaves.

[The Peloric Orchid]

Originally Posted by Fairorchids

Guess I did not read your posting in full.

'These plants' is based on the photo in original post, and the statement that this is a seedling population. From the looks of the plants, it could be a species or primary hybrid, so I doubt that they will grow 30-40 cm leaves.

To be specific, the plants in question are a mix of blooming size to near blooming size individuals of Phalaenopsis speciosa. Many grew spikes, but I lost the vast majority of buds to bud blast, likely due to underwatering them.