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🌿 Caring & Handling Tips for Phalaenopsis Seedlings (‘Splash Gordon’)
🌞 Light
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Bright, indirect light is ideal. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch tender seedling leaves.
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Use a sheer curtain or place near an east-facing window.
🌡️ Temperature & Humidity
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Day: 75–85°F (24–29°C); Night: no lower than 60°F (16°C).
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Humidity: Aim for 50–70%. Use a humidity tray or humidifier in dry climates.
💧 Watering
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Water when roots turn silvery-gray or when media is nearly dry.
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Seedlings are especially sensitive to overwatering—they’re prone to rot. Use sterilized tools and filtered or rainwater if possible.
🌱 Potting & Medium
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Use a fine-grade orchid mix—sphagnum moss or fine bark with perlite.
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Ensure excellent drainage; seedlings hate “wet feet.”
🌬️ Air Circulation
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Good airflow prevents fungal diseases. Use a fan nearby on low if growing indoors.
🌸 Fertilizing
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Use a balanced orchid fertilizer (e.g., 20-20-20) at 1/4 strength, every 2–3 weeks.
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Flush the media with clean water monthly to prevent salt buildup.
🔄 Repotting
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Repot every 12–18 months, or sooner if the medium breaks down.
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Always repot in sterile conditions to avoid infecting young roots.
🚫 Avoid:
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Cold drafts or sudden temperature changes.
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Wetting the crown (center) of the plant, especially in cooler temps.
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