Phalaenopsis Moth Orchid Plant - Orange
Plant description
This orange Phalaenopsis orchid (moth orchid) is a flowering houseplant with a calm, architectural form and a warm orange bloom tone. It is delivered at an approximate height of 35 cm in a compact Ø9 cm pot size—easy to place on a windowsill, shelf, or table without taking over the room. The orchid comes with a decorative terracotta pot in a soft peach shade, finished with rounded feet for a slightly lifted, sculptural look.
Phalaenopsis orchids are chosen for their long-lasting flowers and tidy growth habit. The plant carries several flower spikes (typically 2 or 3, depending on availability) with unopened buds that continue to develop indoors. Because this is a living product, the exact number of spikes and open flowers can vary slightly at delivery.
Plant care
- Light requirements: Bright, indirect light. A spot near an east or west-facing window is ideal; avoid harsh midday sun on the leaves and flowers.
- Watering routine: About once a week. Remove the inner grow pot and soak it in room-temperature water for 5–10 minutes, then let it drain fully before placing it back into the decorative pot. Water less in darker winter months.
- Humidity preferences: Moderate household humidity is suitable. Keep away from very dry air from radiators; occasional light misting around (not into) the flowers can help in winter.
- Temperature range: Best at typical indoor temperatures, around 18–21°C. Avoid cold drafts and direct heat sources.
Growth and characteristics
- Plant species: Phalaenopsis (moth orchid)
- Approx. size at delivery: About 35 cm tall; pot size Ø9 cm
- Leaf / flower type: Broad, deep-green leaves with upright flower spikes carrying orange blooms and buds
- Growth speed: Slow-growing; flowers are the main feature and typically last for weeks with stable light and temperature
Placement in the home
For reliable flowering, place the orchid where it receives steady daylight without direct midday sun—on a kitchen windowsill, a sideboard in the living room, or a bright hallway console. The compact footprint makes it suitable for smaller spaces, while the warm bloom colour adds contrast to pale wood, linen textiles, and neutral walls. Keep it a little away from fruit bowls (ripening fruit can shorten bloom life) and from heating vents.
Care tips
Good drainage is essential: always allow the grow pot to drain completely after soaking so the roots are not left standing in water inside the decorative pot. If condensation builds up, let the plant breathe for a short while before returning it to the pot. Remove spent flowers as they fade; when a spike finishes blooming, you can trim it above a node to encourage a second flush, or cut it back to the base to let the plant rest.
Shipping
This plant is shipped directly from a Netherlands grower to ensure freshness and plant health during transport.
Plant information
- Plant type: Flowering houseplant
- Species: Phalaenopsis orchid
- Flower colour: Orange
- Approx. height at delivery: 35 cm
- Pot included: Yes, decorative terracotta pot in peach tone (Rolling Peach), Ø9 cm