Description: 3" Pot - In Bloom/bud *You will receive a plant similar to the plant pictured. Plants may or may not have dried ends, torn/broken leaves, but is unlikely. Not all leaves or flowers of this plant may be present when shipping as seen in the photos. This plant may show high levels of stress from transit through yellow, drooping, or dropping of leaves/flowers. It may take an additional 2-3 weeks to recover (provide proper humidity during the recovery time). --------------------------------------------- Foliage:Leaves that can be green, mottled with silver-grey, or have pink-reddish edges. The leaves are long and narrow, with some space between them, and are thick and hard. They also have parallel veins. Blooms:Fragrant, pink and orange flowers Zoned: 10-12 Environment: Medium to high humidity. It will usually tolerate indoor levels without difficulty. Grows best in 50-80 degrees F and will tolerate as low as 40 degrees for a very, very short period of time. Needs good air circulation - not suitable for closed terrariums or containers. Light: Bright indirect light - will tolerate lower light levels outdoors. Try to avoid North-facing windows due to lack of sufficient lighting. Leaves will burn under direct sunlight. Soil: Orchid mix, medium fir bark, Sphagnum moss, or superior-draining soilless mix. Mixture should always be loose, airy, and drain well. Basket base layer can be made of coconut husk, coconut chip, or even newspaper as the plants are growing out their roots. Water: Mist thoroughly (or water evenly) every 5-7 days depending on humidity and heat. Decrease watering if the humidity levels are higher. Do not let the soil dry out completely. Soggy leaves or overly damp soil may encourage leaf drop and disease. Decrease water in winter. If growing on bark or cork, you may need to water daily and ensure the humidity stays above 60%. Fertilizer: Use a balanced fertilizer every month during the growing period. It is advisable to use a epiphyte fertilizer mix or a general-purpose fertilizer diluted to 1/4 of the directions. Notes:This plant is not considered toxic, but should not be consumed. Consumption may lead to stomach discomfort or upset. Plants are shipped with light wrapping and padding according to import/export regulations. Shipping usually occurs on Monday and Tuesday to minimize risk of damage to plants in transit. You may request shipping Wednesday - Friday provided your understanding the live-arrive guarantee is void. Prior to shipping, please contact the shop with questions or concerns and familiarize yourself with the shipping policy in FAQ section. Pot, driftwood, or grapewood in images not included.
Price: 13 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2024-12-26T00:07:41.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Common Name: Moth Orchid
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Color: Orange, Pink
Soil Type: Peat
Brand: Unbranded
Season of Interest: Spring, Summer
Type: Orchids
Growth Stage: Flowering
Watering: Light
Genus: Doritaenopsis
Item Height: 3 in
Number in Pack: 1
Sunlight: Low Sun
Features: Flowering, Potted
Safety: Child Safe, Pet Safe