Name: Phalaenopsis Hybrid "Moth Orchid" Mixed Colors 9cmPot
SKU: IMP114
Price: 245.0 ZAR
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Phalaenopsis Hybrid "Moth Orchid" Mixed Colors 9cmPot

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Product Details

Phalaenopsis Medi (9cm Pot)

Product Description The Phalaenopsis Medi is an exquisite, compact moth orchid celebrated for its gracefully arching flower spikes adorned with long-lasting, butterfly-like blooms. Resting above a base of broad, fleshy, deep green foliage, the medium-sized flowers feature satin-smooth petals available in a dazzling spectrum of vibrant hues, soft pastels, and intricate patterned veining.

Supplied established in a compact 9cm nursery pot, this medium-grade (medi) orchid is ideally proportioned for smaller decorative cachepots, sheltered patio tables, and bright living areas. In outdoor garden settings with warm, humid, and sheltered conditions, its natural epiphytic nature allows it to establish directly onto tree forks, rough bark, or shaded rock faces, sending out silvery-green aerial roots that anchor the plant while displaying cascading sprays of elegant blooms.

Plant Names

Botanical Name: Phalaenopsis hybrid
Common Names: Moth Orchid, Phalaenopsis Orchid, Medium Moth Orchid

Product Details

Pot Size: 9cm standard clear nursery container
Plant Type: Epiphytic evergreen flowering orchid
Flowers: Medium-sized (medi), long-lasting butterfly-shaped blossoms in various vibrant or pastel shades
Foliage: Thick, glossy, leathery oval leaves arranged in a compact alternate fan
Growth Habit: Monopodial, upright rosette with arching flower spikes and exposed silvery-green aerial roots
Mature Size: Approximately 30cm to 45cm high (including flower spike)
Light Requirements: Abundant bright, filtered indirect light or dappled shade; strictly protect from direct, harsh midday sun
Watering Needs: Moderate; soak thoroughly when the potting bark is dry and roots turn silvery-grey, allowing complete drainage
Growing Medium: Coarse pine bark, sphagnum moss, or mounted onto tree bark/fern slabs
Position: Sheltered verandas, shaded garden understories on trees, bright windowsills, and protected courtyards

Benefits

🌸 Long-Lasting Floral Elegance: Individual blooms stay crisp, vibrant, and fresh for months on end

🌿 Compact 9cm Footprint: Sized perfectly to slip into decorative ceramic or stone tabletop planters without taking up valuable space

🪴 Natural Epiphytic Habit: Can be mounted onto garden trees, rough rock crevices, or cork bark in sheltered, humid microclimates

✨ Simple Root Monitoring: Clear nursery pot lets you easily observe root health and hydration levels at a glance

🍃 Ornamental Leathery Foliage: Broad, deep green leaves remain glossy and attractive even when the plant is between blooming cycles

Care & Maintenance

Light: Provide plentiful bright, filtered daylight. Shield strictly from intense direct sun, which will scorch and blister the fleshy leaves.
Watering: Water thoroughly by flushing clean water through the bark medium until fully drained, or submerge the pot base for 10 minutes and let it drain completely. Water only when the bark is dry and the roots appear silvery (green roots indicate sufficient moisture). Never leave the base sitting in standing water.
Feeding: Apply a specialised, diluted orchid fertiliser once every two to three weeks during active growth and bud formation.
Air Circulation: Maintain gentle, fresh air movement around the foliage and roots to prevent moisture stagnation.
Grooming: After all flowers drop, trim the spike back above an active node to encourage secondary branching, or cut it near the base if the stem turns yellow and dry.

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