Phalaenopsis Baby Dynamite

Description

Care and Handling Tips for Phalaenopsis Baby Dynamite

🌞 Light

• Indirect, bright light is best. Avoid direct sun as it can scorch the leaves.

• East or north-facing windows are ideal. If using artificial light, a full-spectrum LED or fluorescent light works well.

💧 Watering

• Water once a week or when the potting medium feels dry to the touch.

• Use room-temperature water. Let water drain completely—never let the roots sit in water.

• In higher humidity or cooler climates, water less frequently.

🌬️ Humidity

• Prefers 50–70% humidity.

• Use a humidity tray or room humidifier if your environment is too dry.

🌡️ Temperature

• Ideal range: 65–80°F (18–27°C) during the day, slightly cooler at night.

• Avoid cold drafts or sudden temperature drops.

🌱 Potting Medium

• Use a well-draining mix such as orchid bark, sphagnum moss, or a combination.

• Repot every 1–2 years, or when the medium breaks down.

🌼 Fertilizing

• Feed with a balanced orchid fertilizer (20-20-20) diluted to half strength every 2–3 weeks during active growth.

• Reduce feeding during the winter or when it’s not actively growing.

✂️ Pruning and Maintenance

• After blooming, you can trim the flower spike just above a node to encourage reblooming.

• Remove any dead or yellowing leaves to keep the plant healthy.

🚫 Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Overwatering (leading cause of root rot)

• Using regular potting soil (which retains too much moisture)

• Exposing the orchid to direct sunlight