Temperature
Phalaenopsis feels most at home at a room temperature of 20 to 22 °C. Whatever the situation, always keep the minimum temperature above 16 °C and the maximum temperature below 32 °C. Phalaenopsis ‘Carryme’ flowers are built to last and remain attractive for several weeks – often even months.

Watering
Phalaenopsis prefers soft water, preferably rainwater, provided at room temperature (tap water often contains too much calcium). Water approximately once a week, preferably in the morning, to allow the plant to absorb the moisture during the day. When watering, saturate the potting soil instead of the centre of the plant itself.
Even better is to immerse the pot in a bucket or bowl of water for a minute and then allow the Phalaenopsis to drain thoroughly before returning the pot to its cachepot.
Orchids like a warm, moist climate. During the winter months, when the heating in your home is turned on, the air can become too dry. In this case, do the Phalaenopsis a favour by misting it frequently with soft water. In turn, it will provide you with the longest possible enjoyment.

Fertilising
Fertilise the Phalaenopsis from March until the end of October, preferably twice a month, with special orchid fertiliser added to the water. Your Phalaenopsis will probably develop aerial roots that grow outside of its pot. There is absolutely no reason to remove these; their appearance is simply a sign that the plant is happy and doing well.

A bright location
Put the Phalaenopsis in a spot with sufficient light but please avoid harsh sunshine – especially during the summer months. If the leaves turn yellow, this is evidence of too much direct sunlight. Should flower buds drop or the leaves turn a markedly darker green, this could indicate a possible lack of light. The development of a Phalaenopsis can be adversely affected by draughts as well as by being located too close to a central heating radiator or other heat source.