Phalaenopsis liodoro orchid: description and characteristics, care

The Phalaenopsis liodoro orchid will be a wonderful addition to the home collection of gardeners who love original and spectacular indoor plants. Caring for this flower at home is quite a hassle, but if you follow a few rules, it will surely delight its owner with lush blooms.

Description and characteristics of the Phalaenopsis Liodoro flower

The orchid variety "liodoro" is a hybrid created by crossing the phalaenopsis varieties Deventeriana and Violacea. Liodoro's leaves are elongated or oval, glossy, slightly wavy, and pale green. Because the leaves are soft and fragile, they are easily damaged. Therefore, handle the plant with care, especially during the growing season.

The drooping flower stalks can reach up to 50 centimeters in length. The buds open several at a time, about five at a time. After one flowering phase, new buds form on the growing shoot. This characteristic of lyodoras allows them to bloom continuously for a long time.

The flowers, composed of sepals and wide, oval petals, are star-shaped, and can reach up to seven centimeters in diameter. The pleasant, sweet scent has notes of citrus and lily-of-the-valley.

The lyodoro orchid can come in a variety of colors—pink, lilac, and yellow. Some specimens of this species have small red dots on their petals. The intensity of the color depends on the growing conditions.

Advantages and disadvantages of liodoro

The liodoro orchid has many advantages:

• lush flowering;
• no need to replant every year;
• long-lasting flowering;
• pleasant smell.

The disadvantages of this variety include the following:

• fragility of leaves, which are very easy to damage;
• difficult to care for – the plant requires specific growing conditions.

Liodoro Orchid - Care

The liodoro orchid requires special attention. Home care for this demanding flower requires a number of guidelines to ensure long-lasting blooms.

Temperature conditions

Proper temperature is essential. This tropical plant does not tolerate cold or sudden temperature changes during the day. Nighttime temperatures should not differ from daytime temperatures by more than 4°C. If this is not possible in one room, move the pot to a different location at night. The optimal temperature for Phalaenopsis liodora is 18-22°C at night, 22-25°C during the day, and 30°C at the very least.

Air humidity

It's important to keep humidity levels above 50%. Insufficient moisture will negatively impact flowering and, over time, the overall health of the plant.

To maintain optimal humidity, you should install a humidifier in the room. You can use a porous material, such as expanded clay, soak it in water, and place it near the plant. However, avoid allowing the humidity to exceed this level, as this can lead to various diseases.

Lighting

Phalaenopsis liodoro doesn't like direct sunlight. Therefore, it should be provided with diffused light. Both partial shade and bright light are acceptable.

Watering

As the plant grows and blooms, the substrate should be allowed to dry out occasionally. This prevents rot and fungi. However, the soil should generally be kept constantly moist.

For watering, use settled, soft water at room temperature. Root watering or immersing the pot in water for a while is acceptable. Watering frequency depends on the air temperature. The higher the temperature, the more frequently the orchid needs to be watered.

In the summer heat, you can periodically spray the above-ground part of the plant.

Reviews

Reviews from gardeners who have extensive experience growing this variety orchids, it's said that liodoro is actually a demanding plant. However, you can easily adapt to its needs by familiarizing yourself with the nuances of caring for this flower and gaining experience.