The Phalaenopsis, also known as the Moth Orchid, is one of the most popular indoor orchids — and for good reason. In the photo you see a plant with two flowering stems: one carries cream-white blooms with delicate yellow centres, the other shows pink blooms with darker red-brown veining and magenta lip petals. The mix gives the plant a very elegant, calm appearance.
The dark green, glossy leaves at the base of the plant are thick and leathery — typical of the Phalaenopsis. Aerial roots reach out from the stems, a healthy sign.
Phalaenopsis orchids like a bright spot away from harsh midday sun. With watering, it is very modest — we briefly dip the root ball into room-temperature water once a week, let it drain, and then place it back. We avoid standing water in the decorative pot.
A flowering phase can last several months. When the blooms have faded, the plant can usually push out new shoots.
The plant is delivered in a simple beige decorative pot, as shown in the photo. The decorative pot may differ slightly from the photo.
From the plant selection at MO BLUMEN in Vienna. plants from our atelier
