Make their celebration an elegant and exotic event with our stunning mini Phalaenopsis orchid plant in vibrant yellow.
- Gorgeous yellow mini Phalaenopsis orchid plant arrives budding and ready to bloom
- Set in a charming terracotta-style planter with saucer
- Planter measures 3"D
- Measures overall approximately 12-14"H
What's The Story?
Phalaenopsis are often called "Moth orchids," referring to the genus Phalaena, a group of large moths named by famous Swedish botanist and zoologist Carolus Linnaeus. It's also believed the orchid's blooms resemble moths in flight.
Orchids get most of their nutrients from the air and water, so they thrive easily, and maintenance is surprisingly simple. Follow these six care tips to keep any orchid healthy and beautiful:
- Light ? Orchids like filtered light; do not place in direct sun.
- Water ? Water once or twice weekly?more when it?s warmer, less when it?s cooler. Allow water to drain out the bottom; do not let orchid planters sit in standing water.
- Humidity ? To create a humid micro-climate around orchids, fill a dish with pebbles and water and set the planter atop the pebbles, or, gently mist orchid plants during morning or early afternoon hours. Also, grouping orchids together helps provide a humid environment.
- Fertilize ? Use a liquid orchid food about once a month. Water the plant before fertilizing.
- Air ? Orchids thrive in an environment with adequate airflow, but be sure to situate them in an area free of cold drafts.
- Temperature ? Keep daytime temperature between 65º - 75ºF /18º - 24ºC; nighttime temperatures are best dropped only a few degrees.