Phalaenopsis Orchid
Phalaenopsis spp.
Malay names: Orkid Rama-rama
Elegant blooms symbolising love, grace, and abundance; excellent long-lasting flowers indoors.
🧭 Feng Shui Benefits & Placement
Benefits: Love, Beauty, Abundance
Best Placement: Living room or bedroom (relationship area: South-West) with bright filtered light.
Avoid: Avoid direct hot sun and stagnant air.
Healthy spikes and blooms signal thriving relationships and creativity.
🌞 Light & Temperature
Light: Bright filtered light; east-facing windows ideal.
Temperature: 22–30°C; slight night drop supports flowering.
🪴 Pot & Soil
Pot: Clear orchid pot with coarse bark; decorative cachepot optional.
Soil Mix: Coarse orchid bark with a bit of sphagnum for humidity.
💧 Watering
Schedule: Every 5–7 days in heat; 7–10 days in rainy/AC rooms
Amount: Soak media thoroughly then drain completely
Do not leave crown wet; avoid standing water in cachepot.
🧪 Fertilizing
Type: Orchid fertilizer
Frequency: Weakly, weekly (1/4 dose) when in active growth
Dosage: Quarter label dose
📅 Harvest & Indicators
Start: N/A
Typical Duration: N/A
Indicators: N/A
Tips: N/A
🌱 Propagation
Keiki (plantlet) removal or division of large plants.
🐛 Common Pests & Diseases
- Scale & mealybugs: Isolate, wipe with alcohol, treat with horticultural oil.
🌦️ Seasonal Notes (Malaysia)
Increase airflow during monsoon; avoid water on blooms.
📝 Planting Notes
Use see-through pot to monitor roots; repot every 1–2 years.
💡 Extra Care Tips
- Provide gentle air movement
- Use rainwater/RO if tap is hard
Note
Feng Shui guidance varies by school; placements here follow common, practical principles and pair with climate-appropriate care. Adjust schedules based on pot size, light, and weather.
Feng Shui Disclaimer
Feng Shui interpretations and plant symbolism differ across traditions. The guidance here is general and for inspiration; it does not guarantee outcomes such as wealth, luck, or health. Results depend on many factors including home layout, maintenance, climate, and personal intention.
If a plant is unsuitable for your space or microclimate, you may substitute with symbolic elements (artwork, colors, objects) while maintaining good horticultural practices appropriate for Malaysia.