Phalaenopsis Orchid – Red, Terracotta

Plant description

The Hummingbird Orchids Red Phalaenopsis (Congo) is a flowering indoor orchid supplied in a retro terracotta decorative pot with a ribbed surface and glossy finish. Delivered at approximately 40 cm tall in a Ø9 cm pot, it brings long-lasting colour with minimal care. The plant is supported on stakes for a neat, upright shape, and typically arrives with 2–3 flower spikes (depending on current availability).

Phalaenopsis orchids are valued for their steady flowering and clean silhouette. This variety carries compact, rounded blooms in a warm red to coral tone, set above thick, dark green leaves. The included ceramic decorative pot gives the plant a finished look straight out of the box—ideal if you want a complete orchid-in-pot arrangement without repotting or styling.

Plant care

• Light requirements: Bright, indirect light. A spot near an east or west-facing window is ideal; avoid strong midday sun on the leaves.
• Watering routine: Water about once a week. Remove the inner growing pot and soak it briefly (10–15 minutes), then let it drain fully before placing it back into the decorative pot. Water less in winter or if the potting mix stays moist.
• Humidity preferences: Moderate humidity suits it well. In very dry homes, place it away from radiators and consider occasional misting around (not into) the flowers.
• Temperature range: Best at typical indoor temperatures, around 18–26°C. Keep it away from cold drafts, heaters, and stovetops.

Growth and characteristics

• Plant species: Phalaenopsis orchid (Congo)
• Mature height: Commonly 40–60 cm indoors (varies with growing conditions)
• Leaf / flower type: Thick, glossy leaves with arching flower spikes and rounded, long-lasting blooms
• Growth speed: Slow to moderate; flowers can last for weeks, and new spikes may form seasonally

Placement in the home

Place your Phalaenopsis where you’ll enjoy the flowers daily: on a hallway console, a kitchen sideboard, a bedside table, or a dining table centre. Choose a bright room with stable temperatures. If you only have low light, keep it closer to the window rather than deeper in the room—orchids flower best with consistent daylight, but not direct sun.

Care tips

After watering, make sure no water remains in the bottom of the decorative pot—standing water is the most common cause of orchid problems. If the plant is in flower, avoid moving it frequently, as changing light and temperature can shorten blooming. Once the last flower fades, cut the spike above a visible node if it stays green; if it turns brown, cut it back at the base. With steady care, the plant can re-bloom.

Shipping

This plant is shipped directly from a Netherlands grower to ensure freshness and plant health during transport.

Plant information

• Plant type: Flowering houseplant (live orchid)
• Species / variety: Phalaenopsis ‘Congo’
• Approximate size at delivery: 40 cm high, pot size Ø9 cm
• Pot included: Yes, retro terracotta-look ceramic decorative pot (ribbed, glossy finish)