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Care for a moth orchid indoors in 6 steps

Adjust light, watering, drainage and repotting based on the moth orchid's leaves, roots and potting medium.

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University of Maryland Extension

Source guide: Care for a moth orchid indoors in 6 steps

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Moth orchids often grow in bark or sphagnum moss rather than ordinary potting soil. Judge watering by the medium, not just a fixed weekday.

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1. Confirm the plant is a Phalaenopsis and check for drainage holes.
2. Give bright indirect light near an east-facing window; avoid harsh midday direct sun.
3. Check bark or moss and roots before watering. Different media dry at different rates.
4. Wet the medium thoroughly, let it drain fully and empty any standing water from saucers or decorative pots.
5. Avoid leaving water pooled in the crown of the leaves and monitor the roots with adequate airflow.
6. Consider repotting into fresh orchid media when the bark decomposes, drainage deteriorates or the plant outgrows its pot.