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| Origin
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The Phalaenopsis is also known as the Butterfly orchid. It originates
from the tropical regions of Asia and Australia. They grow there
on tree branches and in rock crevices, often close to rivers
and streams. They come in a variety of colours.
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| Care
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This orchid grows best at normal room temperature 18 - 22 degrees
Celsius.
After blossoming cut the stem about 20 - 25 cm above the earth.
After a while a new bud will be formed, in the beginning it
will look like a small node or bump between or under the lower
leaves. If this doesn’t happen, the plant can be placed
in a colder space ( at about15-16 degrees Celsius) for a few
months in Autumn, to foster bud formation. After 2 months the
plant can be returned to room temperature. Transplanting: After
2 years the orchid can be transplanted to another pot with a
special orchid potting soil mix.
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