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Phalaenopsis 'Diffusion'

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Small to medium sized, evergreen, upright growing epiphytic orchid. Broadly oval, silvery mottled leaves emerge from the centre of the plant and are main storage of water and nutrients. New flowering stems emerge from the base of older leaves. Up to 20 fragrant, long- lasting flowers are carried on branched racemes up to 40 cm tall. Dark pink flowers, measuring 4 - 6 cm across are bilaterally symmetrical with pink lip and yellow centre, and distinct while column.

Scientific classification

Species: Phalaenopsis 'Diffusion' (Phalaenopsis 'Diffusion')
Genus: Phalaenopsis
Family: Orchidaceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of Phalaenopsis 'Diffusion'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Phalaenopsis 'Diffusion'

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Phalaenopsis 'Diffusion' care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

No pruning required. Cut back flowered stem to lower node to encourage further flowering.

Propagation

Propagation by seed is only possible in controlled laboratory environment. Mature plants may produce sideshoots (keiki) which may be removed and potted separately into sphagnum moss when the new roots are at least 2cm long.

Growing

Grow in an open bark-based orchid compost. Provide enough bright filtered light, but keep away from direct mid-day sunlight or heating source. Ideal temperatures are around 17°C at night and 20 - 25 °C during day. Mist aerial roots regularly and water the plant when almost dry - pale, silvery roots are a good indication when to water. Orchid fertiliser can be applied regularly throughout the season. See Phalaenopsis cultivation.

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