This tropical moth orchid brings colour to indoor spaces. The blooms have a waxy texture and excellent longevity. Please note that the pot in the photograph is not supplied with the plant (which is sent out in a simple nursery alternative). Keep the compost moist during the warmer months, but in winter you should reduce the amount it gets, and only water them occasionally. When watering, you should let them stand in a tray of water (or kitchen sink) so they can soak up as much as they like for an hour or two. Afterwards, let the excess water drain away completely. It is always best to give them a good soak when they get quite dry, rather than watering little and often. Their preference is for soft, tepid water. Phalaenopsis love humidity, so a bright kitchen or bathroom would be ideal, especially if they are in a heated room. Don't worry if the roots grow outside the pot. In their native lands, they grow in the crooks of branches, and use these aerial roots to absorb water from the air. They can be overcrowded in their pots, so you only need to repot them when the growth suffers. Moth orchids will usually only send up flower spikes once a year, however you may encourage a second flush of flowers to form more quickly if you trim back the stem to just above the first node immediately after flowering. They prefer even temperatures, so try not to have big drops at night. Position: Bright, indirect light Soil: Specialist compost Rate of growth: Average Hardiness: Frost tender

12cm Pot