About
A compact and upright orchid, reaching 30cm tall with numerous, long-lasting yellow flowers, an orange coloured lip and speckled with maroon freckles.
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 typeLoam
Soil pHNeutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectEast-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH1A
Plant details
Plant typeHouseplants
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesHouseplants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in an open bark-based compost and position with good indirect light and warm even temperatures. Water thoroughly when compost has almost dried out and feed regularly. Do not leave standing in water. See Phalaenopsis cultivation
PruningCut back stems to a lower node to encourage the production of further flowers
PropagationPropagate by cuttings or offshoots (keikis) may root successfully when roots are 2cm long
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, mealybugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free