Phalaenopsis Equestris
Moth Orchid
The Moth Orchid is one of the most common orchid plants. The species has many different varieties and the flower can come in any shape, size and colour depending the variety. They sport striking moth-like flowers which give the plants the common name of Moth Orchids. They grow well in centrally heated rooms and have long-lasting flowers produced all year round. 'Phalaenopsis Equestris' - 'Horse Phalaenopsis' - is native to the Philippines and Taiwan. It is a small, monopodial epiphyte. The flowers are usually white,or pink and may have purple, orange or pink spots. The lip is pink with yellow.
Contributed by @sellmoon
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Partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Not Frost hardy
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Moth Orchid
Latin name
Phalaenopsis Equestris
type
Epiphyte
family
Orchidaceae
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6.2 - 6.7 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Partial shade
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Frost
Not Frost hardy
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
0.50 M
0.50 M
Phalaenopsis Equestris
The Moth Orchid is one of the most common orchid plants. The species has many different varieties and the flower can come in any shape, size and colour depending the variety. They sport striking moth-like flowers which give the plants the common name of Moth Orchids. They grow well in centrally heated rooms and have long-lasting flowers produced all year round. 'Phalaenopsis Equestris' - 'Horse Phalaenopsis' - is native to the Philippines and Taiwan. It is a small, monopodial epiphyte. The flowers are usually white,or pink and may have purple, orange or pink spots. The lip is pink with yellow.
Flowering
From Early Spring TO Late Winter
Phalaenopsis produces flowers that last about three months (sometimes even longer) at any time of the year. Once the flowers have faded, cut the flowering stalk back to just above the second node (joint) visible beneath the spent flowers. A new flowering side shoot may develop.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Late Winter
Sometimes small plantlets (keiki) appear from the nodes on the flower stems. Detach the plantlets when they have developed several good roots and pot them up in orchid compost. Water them sparingly at first, but mist them daily. Always use a proprietary orchid compost. Ensure good light levels in winter, as these are essential to encourage flowering. An east or west-facing window would be ideal. Move to a shadier spot in summer and protect from direct sunshine.
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