Phalaenopsis gigantea care

             “Phalaenopsis gigantea” such a hard name, I don`t know what the name-giver was thinking and if there is anything worse is that; this is its only name. So, let`s forget about it and let me introduce you to it, it somewhat looks like this (in case you are purchasing it for the first time and the gardener is trying to scam you):

Its flowers somewhat look like this:

               Phalaenopsis gigantea was found in 1909 in the forests of Borneo, was about to extinct but after few years it was also found in Asian countries like China, and India. It is hard to find, and also pretty much expensive because of its required living conditions. It is too much sensitive to hot and cold climates. Its leaves can grow up to 2 feet; depending upon the size of the pot if you place it in the ground or a large pot then your plant leaves will grow to 2 feet, not in the case you are growing it in a small pot and expecting its leaves to grow 2 feet. Its flowers are somewhat white and pink in colour, this plant flowers in late spring, the mature height of this plant are 1 foot. And like the other flower plants, it doesn`t last for more than a year; in rare cases, they last for 100 years.

Phalaenopsis gigantea is quite expensive as I mentioned earlier, it costs around $20 (around Rs.3000/- Pkr). Now, if you have bought the plant and you want to know how to take care of it, please read the following steps carefully:

1.      Do not place in direct sunlight, it needs to be placed in a bright place but with no direct sunlight.

2.      Water every 1-2 weeks and make sure that your water doesn`t stay in the pot, it likes moist soil.

3.      Place it where humidity is between 65-70%, good for areas near the sea.

4.      They can neither exist below 15°C nor above 29°C, and 32°C is too hot for them.

5.      Like other flowering plants, phalaenopsis doesn`t require much fertilizer.

6.      Although, its roots require air for oxygen so, make sure to place your plant as such that its roots get quality air.

           Phalaenopsis surviving range is very small due to which it is hard to grow. You will also face problems so, now I am going to tell you the problems you might face and their solutions:

1.   Wilting or wrinkling of leaves: It is because you are not giving the required amount of water.

2.    Yellowing Leaves: It can be because of over-watering or the plant is bearing too much sunlight.

3.   Wilting Flowers: It is actually the end of its blooming cycle and preparing/ gathering energy to rebloom.

Thanks for Reading. Take Care😷