Paraphalaenopsis laycockii x sib 3in

Native to Borneo, Paraphalaenopsis laycockii is a terete-leaved (pencil shape) species that enjoys moist conditions and must be grown mounted. Produces floppy pale yellow to pink flowers and will reliably bloom up to 4 times per year once it reaches maturity. Flowers are numerous and have a sweet spiced cinnamon fragrance and are long lasting. This species improves in fragrance and display every year! Care is most similar to Phalaenopsis (which it was classified under), but with more of a preference of downward growth. 

Near blooming sized plant (1-2 years from bloom) but will not arrive in spike or bloom unless mentioned.

CARE INFO:

Potting mix: Coarse/fine bark or mounted with moss. Repot in Spring once every other year as the bark begins to break down. Don't move up in pot size until fully root bound. 

Light: Bright indirect-medium light. Not picky. Bright North/East facing. Shaded South/West facing is ok with good watering and humidity. 

Water: Water when media is dry. Prefers wet/dry cycle similar to most Phals. Decrease in winter, this variety likes to have a slightly drier rest period. 

Temp: Intermediate-warm (55F min night, 80F max day).

Humidity: 40-80%, not picky with adequate watering. Top dress with moss to help maintain humidity near the base of the plant. 

Fertilizing: 1/4-1/2 strength urea-free fertilizer, every other watering as new roots and leaves emerge. Flush the pot with water once monthly to remove mineral build up. Decrease or stop in Winter. 

Photo credit: By sunoochi from Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan - [Borneo] Paraphalaenopsis laycockii (M.R.Hend.) A.D.Hawkes, Orquídea (Rio de Janeiro) 25: 212 (1963), CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=81353826