Orchid, Moth Orchid, Phalaenopsis Bamboo Baby
Phalaenopsis

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Phalaenopsis (fay-lay-NOP-sis)
Additional cultivar information: (Phal Honey Dew x Phal amboinensis)
Hybridized by J S 1971

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Textured

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Green
Pale Green

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed