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Phalaenopsis is the name of a genus in the orchid family and there are currently around 60 known species of Phalaenopsis orchids. In everyday language, Phalaenopsis orchids are sometimes referred to as Moth orchids, since the flowers of certain species can resemble flying moths. A majority of the known Phalaenopsis orchids are epiphytic, but some are lithophytes instead. Regardless of which variety you keep, you should never force it to grow in soggy soil since this is dangerous for both epiphytes and lithophytes. Recommended Phalaenopsis orchid care is therefore to use a coarse bark mixture suitable for orchids or let the orchid grow clinging to something just like it would in the wild. When it comes to orchids care, it is all about mimicking the wild conditions if you want to be successful. Wild Phalaenopsis orchids are mainly found in three different types of habitats: humid lowland forests, seasonally dry regions, and seasonally cool regions. It is important to find out from which type of habitat your particular species come, since this will affect the recommended Phalaenopsis care. Generally speaking, Phalaenopsis orchids grow under the canopies in forested regions and are therefore not used to direct sunlight. Unlike many other orchids, the Phalaenopsis orchid is therefore known to do best when provided with large amount of indirect light and sheltered from direct sunlight.

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