Let’s talk all about easy mini phal care! There are 4 things that you should look out for when growing mini pals:
1. Is my mini phal getting adequate moisture? If you water on a schedule with your other orchids, be mindful that this orchid will dry much faster than the others because it’s in a much smaller pot that will retain less moisture
2. Is it being fed properly? Are you fertilizing regularly? To go one step further, is it getting calcium and magnesium?
3. Is my mini phal getting enough light? Light is very important. Indirect bright light basically means filtered bright light. Phals can typically handle an eastern exposure and should be behind a sheer curtain with Southern and Western Exposures
4. Is my mini phal getting a slight temperature drop at night? This helps trigger blooming, but I find it’s less important than the 3 points above
IG @nicoledeannaorchids
Growing Conditions & Climate:
Almost all orchids grown indoors
Eastern Exposures (4-5 hours direct early morning sun) & LED Grow Lights
- Most orchids grow under the lights
- Only cool growers & orchids in bloom grow under my Eastern facing windows
- Grow space doesn’t get any additional sunlight other than the LED’s
Zone 7a - Humid Subtropical
Products I use are linked below. *Disclaimer* I may earn a small commission on any of the Amazon Links that you use. Thanks for your support!
~Pots I use~
Self Watering / Leca:
4” Square Self Watering Pots: [ Ссылка ]
6” Round Self Watering Pots: [ Ссылка ] (Fits 6” Repotme Inner Pot)
4” Round Self Watering Pots: [ Ссылка ] (Fits 4” Repotme Inner Pot)
4.5” Round Self Watering Pots: [ Ссылка ] (Fits 5” Repotme Inner Pot or Small Deli Container)
5” Square Self Watering Pots: [ Ссылка ]
7” Round Self Watering Pots: [ Ссылка ] (I add S/H holes for flushing - No Inner Pot)
6” Round Self Watering Pots: [ Ссылка ] (I add S/H holes for flushing - No Inner Pot)
Inner Pots:
4” Clear Inner Pot: [ Ссылка ]
3” - 6” Clear Inner Pot Assortment: [ Ссылка ]
Cheap Swap: 16oz Deli container is the same size as 5” Repotme pot, just shorter
Organic / Non Self Watering:
3.5” Round Ceramic Pots: [ Ссылка ] (Fits 2” & 3” Repotme Pots)
5.5” Round Ceramic Pots: [ Ссылка ] (Fits most 5” Inner Pots)
4.7” Round Ceramic Pots: [ Ссылка ] (Fits most 4” Inner Pots)
~Materials I use for Repotting~
Self Watering / Leca:
LECA: [ Ссылка ]
Pebble Top Layer: [ Ссылка ]
Wicks: [ Ссылка ]
Organic:
All Purpose Monterrey Bark Mix: [ Ссылка ]
NZ Sphagnum Moss: [ Ссылка ]
~Fertilizers and Supplements~
Bloom City Clean Kelp: [ Ссылка ]
SuperThrive: [ Ссылка ]
Neem Oil: [ Ссылка ]
Calmag: [ Ссылка ]
MSU Fertilizer: [ Ссылка ]
MSU Slow Release Fertilizer: [ Ссылка ]
PH Control Kit: [ Ссылка ] (I use the test vial to measure the PH)
~Lights & Equipment~
Power Strip with Timer: [ Ссылка ]
Levoit Humidifier: [ Ссылка ]
Shelf Liners: [ Ссылка ]
Shelves: [ Ссылка ]
Monios Lights: [ Ссылка ] (Have bloomed Cattleyas for me)
Kihung Lights: [ Ссылка ] (Good for Medium & Low Light Orchids)
Continuous Water Mister: [ Ссылка ]
Orchid Hobbyist Lights: [ Ссылка ]
