Phalaenopsis Midsummer Night

Description

🌱 Care & Handling Tips for Seedlings

🪴 1. Potting Medium

• Use a fine-grade orchid bark mix, or a combination of sphagnum moss and perlite.

• Ensure excellent drainage—never let it sit in water.

☀️ 2. Light

• Provide bright, indirect light (east or north-facing window works well).

• Avoid direct sun, which can scorch delicate seedling leaves.

🌡️ 3. Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal Day Temp: 75–85°F (24–29°C)

• Night Temp: 60–70°F (16–21°C)

• Humidity: 50–70% is ideal. Use a humidity tray or small humidifier if needed.

💧 4. Watering

• Water when the medium is almost dry, typically every 5–7 days.

• Use room-temperature, distilled, or rainwater.

• Avoid getting water in the crown (center) to prevent rot.

🌿 5. Fertilizing

• Use a balanced orchid fertilizer (20-20-20 or similar) at ¼ strength.

• Feed every 2 weeks in spring/summer, monthly in fall/winter.

🔄 6. Repotting

• Repot every 1–1.5 years, or when the medium starts breaking down.

• Always sterilize tools and pots to prevent disease.

🧼 7. General Handling

• Be gentle—seedlings are fragile.

• Avoid overhandling or moving too often.

• Watch for pests like fungus gnats, spider mites, or scale—inspect under leaves and at the base.