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Moth orchid
care guide.
Phalaenopsis spp.
An orchid with arching flower stems and thick leaves. Its airy roots need a different growing medium from ordinary foliage plants.
Some attentionNon-toxic to cats & dogs
Reviewed 12 October 2026 · Plantify
Get to the care basics ↓
A few things to get right.
Water
Allow the orchid medium to partly dry, then water with tepid water and drain completely. Keep water from lingering in the crown.
Soil & drainage
A free-draining, bark-based orchid medium rather than dense houseplant soil.
Growth & routine
Keep warm and away from abrupt temperature changes. Flowers can last for many weeks.
What to watch for
Wrinkled leaves can reflect dry conditions or damaged roots; examine the medium and roots before adding more water.
A small care habit
Check inside an outer cachepot after watering so the clear nursery pot is not left soaking.
Should I pot it in ordinary soil?
A bark-based orchid medium provides the air and drainage these roots need. Ordinary dense soil is unsuitable.