Indoor Phalaenopsis Care in Arizona Heat

Keep Indoors, Avoid Extremes

110°F outside—grow inside. Bright shade, 60–85°F, 50%+ humidity (pebble tray), air movement. Water when mix barely moist. Flowers die early from: A/C drafts, ripening fruit, fresh paint, direct sun.

Buying & Repotting Tips

• Check for bugs, moss-covered media, sour smell (bad mix).
• Don't overpot—same size or +1 inch. Too large = root rot.
• Lowe's/Home Depot fertilizer fine; feed occasionally.