Purple Phalaenopsis orchid 'Morelia' (Phalaenopsis) – 9 cm pot

The flowers of your Phalaenopsis 'Morelia' Orchid often drop naturally after several weeks of blooming, but this can also be caused by a sudden temperature change, a draft, overwatering, or insufficient light. Make sure your orchid is placed in a bright room away from direct sunlight, radiators, or exterior doors, and that the potting medium is not waterlogged. Once all the flowers have fallen, prune the flower spike just above a node to encourage new blooms.

Good news for families with pets: thePhalaenopsis 'Morelia' Orchid is considered non-toxic to cats and dogs according to the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals). You can therefore display it without worry in a home with pets. Still, as a precaution: it is best to prevent your pets from chewing the leaves or roots, simply as a matter of common sense, even though ingestion is not considered dangerous.

The soaking method is best suited for your Phalaenopsis 'Morelia' Orchid. Remove the grow pot from its ceramic cachepot, submerge it in a container of non-hard, room-temperature water for 10 to 15 minutes, then let it drain completely before replacing it. Repeat this process about once a week in summer and every 10 days in winter. Never let water collect in the cachepot: the roots, visible through a translucent pot, should be green (well hydrated) and not brown (rotted) or grey and wrinkled (too dry).

To encourage your Phalaenopsis 'Morelia' Orchid to bloom again, start by pruning the flower spike just above a node (or eye) as soon as the last flower falls. Then, expose your orchid to a slight drop in nighttime temperature, around 16 to 18 °C, for 4 to 6 weeks in autumn: this thermal signal is often sufficient to trigger the growth of a new spike. Maintain bright indirect light, regular watering, and good humidity. Monthly fertilization with a special orchid fertilizer between March and October completes this reblooming program.

To complement your Phalaenopsis 'Morelia' Orchid delivered in a 9 cm grower's pot, Plant and Stories offers a decorative ribbed ceramic cachepot, available as an option depending on the variant axis at the time of your order. This cachepot provides a refined, premium finish, ideal for giving the whole set as a ready-to-display gift or for incorporating your orchid directly into an elegant interior. Always remember to drain the grower's pot thoroughly before placing it back in the cachepot to prevent water from stagnating.

The'Morelia' Phalaenopsis orchid thrives in any room with plenty of bright, indirect light. A living room with a large east-facing window, a naturally light-filled office, or a bright, warm bathroom with naturally high humidity are perfect locations. Avoid dark rooms, windowless hallways, areas near radiators or air conditioning, and spots exposed to cold drafts. A stable temperature between 18 and 25°C (64 and 77°F) is ideal for long-lasting, abundant blooms.

To repot your Phalaenopsis 'Morelia' Orchid, never use regular potting soil: it retains too much moisture and suffocates the orchid's aerial roots. Opt exclusively for a special orchid potting mix composed mainly of coarse pine bark, sometimes mixed with perlite or sphagnum moss. This potting mix guarantees perfect aeration and drainage. Repot in spring, after flowering, into a pot slightly larger than the previous one, preferably transparent so that you can easily monitor the health of the roots on a daily basis.