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Phalaenopsis ‘Camera Obscura’ is a captivating hybrid or cultivar of the Phalaenopsis orchid, known for its striking and unique floral patterns. While not a widely recognized or registered name in official orchid registries (as of the latest information), the term ‘Camera Obscura’ may be used to describe a variety with dramatic, moody coloring—often featuring dark petals with contrasting veining or ghostly light centers, evoking the mysterious contrast of a camera obscura image.

🔍 Description of Phalaenopsis ‘Camera Obscura’:

  • Type: Epiphytic orchid (grows on other plants or surfaces in nature)

  • Flowers: Medium to large; often deep purples, blackish tones, or heavily veined petals with contrasting centers; long-lasting blooms.

  • Leaves: Broad, flat, dark green, and leathery.

  • Blooming season: Typically once or twice a year, but can bloom more often under ideal conditions.

  • Growth habit: Monopodial (grows upward from a single point.

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🌱 Caring and Handling Tips:

1. Light

  • Ideal: Bright, indirect light.

  • Avoid: Direct midday sun (can burn leaves); too little light will prevent blooming.

  • Tip: East or north-facing windows are best; south or west windows need a sheer curtain.

2. Temperature & Humidity

  • Day: 70–85°F (21–29°C)

  • Night: 60–70°F (16–21°C)

  • Humidity: 50–70%

  • Tip: Use a humidity tray or humidifier in dry environments.

3. Watering

  • Frequency: Once a week in cooler months; 2x per week when warm and dry.

  • Method: Water early in the day to allow drying by night; avoid crown rot by keeping water out of the central leaf base.

  • Tip: Use room-temperature water; allow media to almost dry out between waterings.

4. Potting & Media

  • Media: Coarse bark, sphagnum moss, or a mix designed for orchids.

  • Pot: Clear plastic pots with drainage holes help monitor root health.

  • Repotting: Every 1–2 years, ideally after blooming.

5. Feeding

  • Fertilizer: Balanced orchid fertilizer (e.g., 20-20-20 or “bloom booster” with higher phosphorus).

  • Frequency: Every 2 weeks during growing season; monthly during dormancy.

  • Tip: Dilute to 1/4 or 1/2 strength to prevent fertilizer burn.

6. Flower Spike Care

  • After blooming, you can:

    • Cut the spike back to a node to encourage a secondary bloom.

    • Or cut the spike off entirely to help the plant conserve energy.

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