55-65cm Phalaenopsis October Forest Twin stem Orchid 12cm Pot Houseplant

55-65cm Phalaenopsis October Forest Twin stem Orchid 12cm Pot

Phalaenopsis 'October Forest' is a hybrid orchid known for its striking and beautiful blooms. Here's a detailed description: Flowers: The flowers are typically large and rounded with a slight waxy texture. They often exhibit a combination of deep maroon, burgundy,...
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55-65cm Phalaenopsis October Forest Twin stem Orchid 12cm Pot Houseplant

55-65cm Phalaenopsis October Forest Twin stem Orchid 12cm Pot

£14.99

55-65cm Phalaenopsis October Forest Twin stem Orchid 12cm Pot

£14.99

Phalaenopsis 'October Forest' is a hybrid orchid known for its striking and beautiful blooms. Here's a detailed description:

  1. Flowers: The flowers are typically large and rounded with a slight waxy texture. They often exhibit a combination of deep maroon, burgundy, and forest green hues, reminiscent of a dense, autumnal woodland. The petals may have spots or stripes, adding to their exotic appeal.

  2. Leaves: The leaves are broad, fleshy, and deep green, forming a rosette at the base of the plant. They can grow up to 30 cm long and 10 cm wide, providing a lush backdrop for the striking flowers.

  3. Stems: The flower spikes can grow up to 60 cm tall, arching gracefully to display multiple blooms at once. Each spike can carry anywhere from 5 to 20 flowers, depending on the plant's maturity and health.

  4. Roots: The roots are thick, white, and velamen-covered, which helps with moisture absorption and air exchange. They often extend out of the pot, seeking humidity and air.

Care Guide for Phalaenopsis 'October Forest'

Light

  • Bright, Indirect Light: Phalaenopsis orchids thrive in bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight as it can scorch the leaves. An east or west-facing window with a sheer curtain is ideal.

Temperature

  • Daytime: 20-24°C (68-75°F)
  • Nighttime: 16-20°C (60-68°F)
  • Avoid Drafts: Keep the plant away from cold drafts and sudden temperature changes.

Watering

  • Moderate Watering: Water once a week during the growing season (spring and summer) and reduce watering in the dormant season (autumn and winter).
  • Method: Water thoroughly until it runs out of the drainage holes, ensuring the roots are well-moistened. Allow the potting medium to dry out slightly between waterings.

Humidity

  • High Humidity: Maintain humidity levels around 50-70%. Use a humidity tray or a room humidifier if necessary, especially in dry environments.

Potting Medium

  • Well-Draining Medium: Use a mix of bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. This ensures good drainage while retaining some moisture.

Fertilising

  • Balanced Orchid Fertiliser: Feed with a balanced orchid fertiliser (20-20-20) diluted to half strength every two weeks during the growing season. Reduce feeding during the dormant season.

Repotting

  • Every 1-2 Years: Repot every 1-2 years, preferably after blooming. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one to avoid excessive moisture retention.

Pruning

  • After Blooming: Trim spent flower spikes to the base or to a node above where the first flower bloomed to encourage reblooming.

Pests and Diseases

  • Common Pests: Watch out for mealybugs, aphids, and spider mites. Treat infestations with insecticidal soap or neem oil.
  • Fungal and Bacterial Infections: Ensure good air circulation and avoid overwatering to prevent root rot and leaf spot diseases.

Blooming

  • Encouraging Blooms: To encourage reblooming, ensure the plant experiences a slight drop in temperature at night during autumn and winter.

By following these care guidelines, your Phalaenopsis 'October Forest' should thrive and reward you with its stunning autumnal blooms.

At Plants for all Seasons, we take pride in our eco-friendly approach to packaging. Our custom-made plant boxes are designed with both the environment and your plants' wellbeing in mind. Here’s what makes our packaging special:

Upright and Fresh: Our innovative design ensures that your plants remain upright and fresh during transit. Specially engineered compartments and supports within the box prevent movement and damage, so your plants arrive in perfect condition.

100% Recyclable: Our plant boxes are fully recyclable, ensuring that after they have served their purpose, they can be responsibly disposed of without harming the planet.

Made from Recycled Materials: Sustainability is at the core of our values. That’s why our packaging is crafted from recycled materials, reducing waste and promoting a circular economy.

Winter Shipping: We offer additional heat packs in winter to keep your plants nice and warm on their travels. Add one heat pack per plant when checking out in winter months.

By choosing our products, you are not only enhancing your home with beautiful plants but also contributing to a greener, more sustainable future

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Tropical Glasshouse Nursery: Our plants are nurtured in our tropical glasshouse nursery located in Lincolnshire, where we maintain an average temperature of 16°C. We do not use cold warehouses, ensuring optimal conditions for plant health.

Plastic Nursery Pots: All our plants are supplied in practical plastic nursery pots. If you prefer a more decorative option, we offer a range of stylish pots available for purchase separately.

Non-Consumable: Please note that our plants are intended for ornamental purposes only unless specifically stated as edible. Ensure you check product descriptions carefully if you are looking for edible varieties.

Variable Heights: The height of our plants can vary by approximately +/- 10%. This natural fluctuation ensures you receive a unique and healthy specimen.

Plant Pot Sizes: Pot sizes may vary by approximately +/- 1cm. To ensure a proper fit, we recommend selecting a decorative pot that is 1-2cm larger than the stated plant pot size. For instance, if you purchase a plant in a 17cm pot, a 18 - 19cm decorative pot would be ideal.

Quarantining: All our houseplants are regularly sprayed with a preventative systemic bug treatment. We do our best to ensure a bug free growing environment however sometimes these can unfortunately be missed, as such we always recommend quarantining plants when they first enter your home and checking them upon arrival for bugs.
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