About
This floriferous hybrid epiphytic orchid with dark-green broad oblong, leathery leaves and light ivory petals, dusky pink underneath. Flowers are perfumed giving a stronger scent in the morning.
About the genus
Phalaenopsis are a large genus of species and hybrid mainly epiphytic orchids. Short, upward growing, stem-like rhizomes with no pseudobulbs produce oval, fleshy mid to dark green leaves and flowers in branched racemes from the base of the leaves
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil pHNeutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1A
Plant details
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesArchitectural, City and courtyard gardens, Houseplants, Patio and container plants
FragranceFlower
Care notes
CultivationGrow away from direct sunlight and artificial radiator heating. Will grow well in a specialist compost made with a mix of bark, perlite, and moss. Use low strength fertilizer and place in soft bright light, in a sheltered position with a temperature above 13 degrees. Re-pot every two to three years. Phalaenopsis cultivation for further advice
PruningCut back the top of the stems after flowering
PropagationPropagate by division after flowering
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to scale insects, vine weevil, mealybugs, Thrips, greenfly
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to Mosaic virus, Ringspot virus