Phalaenopsis Amabilis Orchid – White
Plant description
Hummingbird Orchids white Phalaenopsis amabilis is a flowering indoor orchid delivered in a glossy blue Candy decorative pot (pot size Ø9 cm). The plant stands at approximately 35 cm tall and arrives in bloom, with clean white flowers and a soft yellow centre. Each orchid is supplied with 2 or 3 sturdy flower spikes depending on current availability. As a living product, natural variation in the number of buds and open flowers is normal.
Phalaenopsis amabilis is chosen for its calm, balanced look and long-lasting bloom cycle. The stems are supported for upright growth, while the arching sprays of flowers and buds create a light, structured silhouette. The included Candy pot has a simple cylindrical shape with a distinctive spiral relief and a polished surface that reflects light in a subtle way—an easy match for pared-back interiors where colour is used with restraint.
Plant care
- Light requirements: Bright, indirect light. A few hours of gentle morning or late-afternoon sun is fine; avoid strong midday sun on the leaves and flowers.
- Watering routine: Water sparingly when the growing medium feels almost dry. Typically every 7–10 days (less in winter). Prefer soaking the inner pot and letting it drain fully—never leave roots standing in water.
- Humidity preferences: Moderate humidity (around 40–60%). If the air is very dry, place the pot on a tray with pebbles and water (keep the base above the waterline).
- Temperature range: Best at typical indoor temperatures, ideally 18–26°C. Keep away from cold drafts, hot radiators, and fruit bowls (ethylene can shorten flowering).
Growth and characteristics
- Plant species: Phalaenopsis amabilis (moth orchid)
- Approx. size at delivery: About 35 cm tall; pot size Ø9 cm
- Flowering: White blooms with a yellow centre; buds continue to open along the spikes
- Growth habit: Compact base with upright leaves; flower spikes can be kept supported or allowed to arch naturally after flowering
Placement in the home
This orchid is well suited to places where you want a refined, low-footprint plant: on a kitchen windowsill with filtered light, a bedside table, a hallway console with good daylight, or a desk near a window (not directly against the glass in winter). The Ø9 cm pot makes it easy to place on smaller shelves and side tables without crowding the surface.
Care tips
Keep water out of the crown (the centre of the leaves) to prevent rot. If the roots look silvery, the plant is ready for watering; if they are green, wait a little longer. After flowering, you can cut the spike above a node to encourage a possible re-bloom, or cut it lower to let the plant focus on new growth. A light orchid fertiliser once a month during active growth is sufficient.
Shipping
This plant is shipped directly from a Netherlands grower to ensure freshness and plant health during transport.
Plant information
- Plant type: Flowering houseplant (orchid)
- Variety: White Phalaenopsis amabilis
- Approx. height: 35 cm
- Pot included: Yes, Candy decorative pot in glossy blue, Ø9 cm