Phalaenopsis Orchid Set – Pink, White
Plant description
The Hummingbird Company Octopus Gift Set (Small) is a compact live plant arrangement with a green Phalaenopsis orchid in soft old pink bloom and a small succulent, each planted in playful octopus-inspired ceramic pots and placed on an oval, organically shaped tray. The set is designed as a ready-to-style tabletop piece: the taller orchid adds height and flowers, while the succulent balances the arrangement with a low, sculptural form. Approximate height of the orchid at delivery is 45 cm.
From the product image, the ceramic pots have a glossy, textured surface that resembles octopus tentacles, finished in a gentle pink tone that sits comfortably in calm, light interiors. The tray is smooth and oval with a warm, travertine-like colour, giving the set a neat footprint for a windowsill, sideboard, or dining table and helping protect surfaces from moisture.
The orchid is supplied with 2–3 sturdy flowering branches depending on availability. As with all living products, the number of open flowers and buds will vary slightly at the time of delivery.
Plant care
- Light requirements: Bright, indirect light. A few hours of gentle morning sun is fine; avoid strong midday sun on the flowers and leaves.
- Watering routine: For the Phalaenopsis, water sparingly when the potting medium is almost dry (typically every 7–10 days). Let excess water drain fully; avoid water sitting in the decorative pot or tray. For the succulent, water only when the soil is completely dry (often every 2–3 weeks, less in winter).
- Humidity preferences: Moderate indoor humidity. The orchid appreciates slightly higher humidity, but good airflow is important; the succulent prefers drier air.
- Temperature range: 18–26°C is ideal. Keep away from cold drafts and radiators; avoid temperatures below 15°C.
Growth and characteristics
- Plant species: Phalaenopsis orchid (‘Treviso’) + compact succulent (assorted type)
- Mature height (orchid): Typically 40–60 cm indoors, depending on the flowering stems
- Leaf or flower type: Broad, glossy green orchid leaves with old pink flowers; the succulent forms a tight rosette with fleshy, water-storing leaves
- Growth speed: Orchid is slow-growing; new leaves and roots develop gradually. Succulents grow slowly to moderately with strong light.
Placement in the home
Place the set where you can enjoy the flowers up close: on a coffee table, dining table, bedside table, or a hallway console with daylight. For best flowering, keep the orchid near a bright window with filtered light. The succulent tolerates brighter conditions and can sit in the same spot, as long as the orchid is protected from harsh direct sun.
Care tips
Water the two plants separately to match their different needs. If the plants sit inside the decorative pots, lift the nursery pot out to water and allow it to drain before returning it to the ceramic. Remove spent orchid flowers as they fade, and cut the flower spike back only when it has finished blooming. Wipe orchid leaves with a soft, damp cloth to keep them dust-free, and rotate the set occasionally for even growth.
Shipping
This plant is shipped directly from a Netherlands grower to ensure freshness and plant health during transport.
Plant information
- Plant type: Live indoor plant gift set
- Species / variety: Phalaenopsis ‘Treviso’ (old pink) + compact succulent
- Approximate size at delivery: 45 cm (orchid)
- Included: 2 ceramic decorative pots (approx. 9 cm and 6 cm) and an oval organic tray
- Materials: Ceramic pots; tray in travertine colour
- Colours: Green foliage, pink flowers, pale pink pots, light tray