Growing Phalaenopsis from seed should be done by a professional who has the tools to do it. However, it is relatively easy to grow a young plant from a cutting, at least compared to sowing.

The Phalaenopsis usually forms offshoots itself

Where can I get suitable offshoots?

Ideally, with good care, your Phalaenopsis will independently form a small offshoot after flowering. This child usually grows on a dormant eye of the withered stem. It should stay there for a while.

If you want to stimulate rooting, tie a small piece of peat moss (bot. Sphagnum) to the stem under the cutting. This periodically moist moss stores around thirty times its own weight in water, which means that the child is optimally supplied with moisture.

When do I have to repot the young plant?

As long as the old flower stalk of the Phalaenopsis is still green and has water, the baby stays on the mother plant. If the stems dry, then it's time to repot. However, since the small roots are very sensitive, you should chop up too coarse substrate a little.

How is a mini orchid cared for?

A small orchid is very delicate. It absolutely needs a well-chosen location where it is bright and warm, but there is neither direct sunlight nor dry heating air. When watering, the delicate roots of the little plant could be damaged or even rot, so the Phalaenopsis should not be watered for the time being.

In the first few weeks or months, make sure you avoid an unnecessary change of location. The temperature should be around 20 °C, at night it can be up to three degrees cooler. Also avoid waterlogging and drafts.

The essentials in brief:

  • Offshoots (Kindel) often grow independently
  • Creation of offshoots can be supported
  • Keep cuttings moist
  • protect against mold growth
  • plant only after root formation
  • chop coarse substrate a little
  • do not water, but spray

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But do not use normal potting soil, your mini orchid would die in it.

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Indoor plants