Phalaenopsis deliciosa

Also known as: The Delicate Phalaenopsis or Phalaenopsis deliciosa f. alba Phalaenopsis deliciosa ssp. deliciosa Phalaenopsis hebe var. amboinensis Phalaenopsis deliciosa ssp. deliciosa h.f. alba Phalaenopsis alboviolacea Doritis philippinensis Phalaenopsis hebe Doritis wightii Phalaenopsis bella Phalaenopsis wightii Doritis latifolia Phalaenopsis amethystina Kingidium philippinense Phalaenopsis deliciosa ssp. hookeriana Doritis hebe Aerides latifolia Doritis deliciosa ssp. hookeriana Doritis steffensii Kingiella philippinensis Kingidium deliciosum Kingiella steffensii Kingidium deliciosum var. bellum Kingiella hebe Kingidium deliciosum ssp. hookerianum Kingidium deliciosum f. album Kingidium wightii Kingidium hookerianum In Thailand Katachaw in the subfamily: Epidendroideae

General Information

The Delicate Phalaenopsis is a warm to hot growing epiphytic orchid belonging to the sub family Epidendroideae.

Care Notes

These orchids have a fine root system that can quickly die back if left dry for too long, but also does not like to be kept wet, so water regularly but ensure that the mix is dry before watering. 

Climate

Grows at low elevations.

Potting

These plants are quite forgiving and will do well repotted ever 2-3 years. The mix should be coarse, well draining, and allow space for air to move and for roots to grow. 

Alternatively, these plants will also do well mounted to tree fern or cork slabs, or mounted to trees.

Best time for repotting or mounting the orchids is the end of winter when new growths start to appear. Avoid repotting during hot weather,