Light
Bright but indirect light. An east window is ideal. Midday sun scorches the leaves.
FlowerRare
Orchid care: getting it to bloom again at home
Phalaenopsis
The orchid most homes have is the moth orchid, Phalaenopsis. In the wild it clings to tree bark, and every rule of its care follows from that: its roots want air and hate being buried in soil.
At a glance
- Part sun
- Moderate water
- Needs care
- Pot12 cm, clear
From seed to harvest
In Verda these six stages pass in real time. It keeps growing while you are away.
- Seed1/6
- Sprout2/6
- Leafing out3/6
- Budding4/6
- Opening5/6
- In full bloom6/6
Care
For growing it in a pot, on a balcony or a windowsill.
Water
When the roots turn silvery grey, usually every 7 to 10 days. Soak the pot for 10 minutes and let it drain fully. Never leave water sitting between the leaves.
Potting mix
Not soil but a pine bark mix. A clear pot with holes lets the roots breathe and see light.
Temperature
18 to 27 °C. A few degrees cooler at night in autumn is what triggers a new flower spike.
After flowering
If the spike dries out, cut it at the base. If it is still green, cut just above a node; a new branch can grow from there.
In the game
In Verda the orchid is a rare flower and one of the showiest species there is, a good answer for a villager who wants something eye-catching.
Its traits
Tasty
Fragrant
Healing
Showy
Verda
A cozy village farm: plant seeds, harvest, and fill the villagers' orders.
Orchid and more than 40 other plants are waiting for you.
