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Originally Posted by jkofferdahl
Phal tetraspis (or speciosa) does grow quite well when mounted, but also will excel in a basket; in either case it's essential to water it at LEAST once each day. It's hard to overwater a Phal when mounted or basketed (is that a word?).
Phalaenopsis has a reputation for being an easy Genus to grow, but there are some species which are harder than others to care for. P. appendiculata is very picky, and the miniatures in general require more attention than do the larger species. The real warmth-loving Phals can also be a little trickier than most as well. Tetraspis, bellina, etc., would fit this group. Newer Phal growers find them trickier. I grow these warmth-lovers separately from most Phals so that they have both a bit more warmth and also higher humidity.
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My bellina and speciosa still do great in the winter with 22-24C daytime temperatures, which is what I assume most people have as living conditions indoors, even in freezing climates like mine. My bellina stops flowering in end of November beginning of December, at that time leaves start growing again, blooming resumes in the spring time. My speciosa simply never stops, it grows leaves, roots and pushes out spikes, while sending a few flowers on older spikes year round!
I'm thinking when people say they are more challenging due to their warm nature, maybe that's for outdoor growers in climates that are tropical in summer and cooler in the winter?
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