If. 
PHALAENOPSIS CULTURE 
In home or greenhouse: 
a. 
Grow moist. Spray every morning and water every 4 to 5 days 
the year round. Remember that spraying means sprinkling 
lightly ; watering means a thorough soaking. Apply water be- 
fore noon. Do not let water stand in the crown of the plant over- 
night. Standing water causes rot. To minimize risk of rot, 
hang container at an angle so that water may more easily run 
out of crown. 
. Place in moderate light. 
. Maintain a minimum temperature at night of 62-65. Raise tem- 
perature in daytime at least 10 degrees—more will do no harm. 
. Continue same watering schedule when plant is in bloom but 
avoid wetting flowers. 
Additional information for the home: 
a. To keep moisture around the plants use a tray that will hold 
at least an inch of water (large cake tin). Set the plant upon 
a half-brick or inverted flower pot. Then place pebble rock or 
pea gravel, charcoal or coke around the bricks or pots. This 
will keep the water clean and sweet. 
b. Place in east or south window. 
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