Phalaenopsis polka dot shades
moth orchid
White with a dark burgundy centre and scattered burgundy spots mark this exotic moth orchid as something special to brighten a bright but indirectly lit spot in your home or office. Our Phalaenopsis polka dot shades is a medium sized evergreen houseplant that often produces and carries flowers on two racemes at the same time.
An unusual and attention grabbing plant perfectly suited for smaller spaces or as an enchanting accent piece. The plant will flower periodically throughout the year with the right conditions and care, and we recommend a specialist orchid compost when repotting.
We’re proud to support our British growers, and having been raised by one of our trusted UK nurseries, this indoor plant has a low carbon footprint, which makes it perfect for an eco-friendly collection or gift.
Please note that the plant comes in a 12cm nursery pot as standard, unless a decorative pot cover is included as an option. The flowering plant received may show some natural and expected variance from the image above, but will be representative of the shades described.
An unusual and attention grabbing plant perfectly suited for smaller spaces or as an enchanting accent piece. The plant will flower periodically throughout the year with the right conditions and care, and we recommend a specialist orchid compost when repotting.
We’re proud to support our British growers, and having been raised by one of our trusted UK nurseries, this indoor plant has a low carbon footprint, which makes it perfect for an eco-friendly collection or gift.
Please note that the plant comes in a 12cm nursery pot as standard, unless a decorative pot cover is included as an option. The flowering plant received may show some natural and expected variance from the image above, but will be representative of the shades described.
How to care for Phalaenopsis polka dot shades:
Keep the compost moist during the warmer months, but in winter you should reduce the amount it gets, and only water them occasionally. Ideally when watering, you should let them stand in a tray of water (or kitchen sink) so they can soak up as much as they like for an hour or two. Afterwards, let the excess water drain away completely. It is always best to give them a good soak when they get quite dry, rather than watering little and often. Their preference is for soft, tepid water.
Phalaenopsis love humidity, so a bright kitchen or bathroom would be ideal, and mist the leaves with water occasionally, especially if they are in a heated room.
Don't worry if the roots grow outside the pot. In their native environment, they grow in the crooks of branches, and use these aerial roots to absorb water from the air. They do not mind being overcrowded in their pots, so you only need to repot them when the growth starts to suffer.
Moth orchids will usually only send up flower spikes once a year, however you may encourage a second flush of flowers to form more quickly if you trim back the stem to just above the first node immediately after they have finished flowering.
They prefer even temperatures, so try not to have big drops at night time.
Phalaenopsis love humidity, so a bright kitchen or bathroom would be ideal, and mist the leaves with water occasionally, especially if they are in a heated room.
Don't worry if the roots grow outside the pot. In their native environment, they grow in the crooks of branches, and use these aerial roots to absorb water from the air. They do not mind being overcrowded in their pots, so you only need to repot them when the growth starts to suffer.
Moth orchids will usually only send up flower spikes once a year, however you may encourage a second flush of flowers to form more quickly if you trim back the stem to just above the first node immediately after they have finished flowering.
They prefer even temperatures, so try not to have big drops at night time.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.6m
Eventual spread:
0.3m
Position:
Bright, indirect light
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Specialist compost
Hardiness:
Frost tender
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