What kind of orchid do I have?
When you first receive an orchid, it can be tricky to fully understand what kind of orchid you have. That’s where we come in.
The first thing to understand is that there are different orchid varieties. There can be several orchids under one variety. We explain below!
Phalaenopsis Orchids
These are our most popular orchids. Around here we call them phals. You can find phals in several different ways! Let’s cover them here:
Five Inch Phals are most popular
Espresso Orchids are a small (but mighty!) phalaenopsis
Mystique Orchids are infused with a specially formulated medium to bring these vibrant colors to life. They are also phals.
Swan orchids are majestic, white phals
The care for ALL phals will follow the same process. You will be removing the plant with the grow pot from the decorative container, dunking in water, draining, and returning to the decorative container. The frequency that you do this will vary based on the kind of phal you have. Check out the full details here .
Orchid Gardens:
You’ll recognize one of our stunning Orchid Gardens when you see an arrangement of more than one plant in the pot.
Orchid Garden
Espresso Garden
They will have several orchids or have an orchid plus a bromeliad or a succulent for example. The most important thing to remember is that you should NOT remove the grow pot from the garden while it is blooming. You will water them by adding a small amount of water at the base of the plant once a week. Check here for details!
Vandas
Vandas are unmistakable with their tropical leaves and vibes. Vandas can come in a container or hanging. You can learn exactly how to care for them right here.
Vanda in Container
Hanging Vanda