Propagation
Take tip cuttings from the shoot apex.
Separate offshoots can root up successfully.

Tissue culture is commonly used in commercial cases.


Botanic information
Leaf: The mid-green to dark green leaves are obovate to oval and as they grow they arch backwards and become pendent.

Flower: The labiate flowers may appear twice a year and are available in a wide colour range including reds, pinks, yellows and combinations with white. They are arranged in a raceme that is held above the foiage on a slender scape from the base of the leaves and may be branched. They appear throughout the warmer months or year round in tropical regions.

Fruit: They have a single chambered capsular fruit that has very many small seeds that lack endosperm and the plant is normally reproduced vegetatively.

Culture
Water and Humidity
When watering do notallow the medium to be come soggywet, allow the pot to dry a little before watering again.
If the pot is placed in a saucer of water this will increase humidity and maintain moisture for the pot. Some soil mixes may become soggy so place some small stones under the pot to lift it out of the water.

Re-potting
When selecting a pot for the plant, try to choose the correct size, not too large.
The roots of Phalaenopsis always adhere to the sides of the pot so care should be taken when removing. Phalaenopsis producetwo types of roots,anchor and air roots, both of which absorb water and food, but onlythe anchor roots should be covered in potting medium.

The medium that is used should be well drained. When potting place styrene or bark in the base and then hold the plant in place filling in around it with bark or selected compost. Fill to the top of the pot level then sprinkle with selgrit (crushed limestone). Water thoroughly and allow to drain off. Beconsistentwith your potting mix for each occasion.