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Phalaenopsis Equestris in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Phalaenopsis equestris var leucaspis

 

Phalaenopsis Equestris

The Moth Orchid is one of the most common orchid plants. The species has many different varieties and the flower can come in any shape, size and colour depending the variety. They sport striking moth-like flowers which give the plants the common name of Moth Orchids. They grow well in centrally heated rooms and have long-lasting flowers produced all year round. P. equestris var leucaspis is a miniature phalaenopsis species. This plant can get several flowers on a spike, often branching.

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plant Features
  • Phalaenopsis Equestris likes partial shade

    Partial shade

  • Phalaenopsis Equestris likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

  • Phalaenopsis Equestris is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Phalaenopsis Equestris likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Phalaenopsis Equestris

Latin name

Phalaenopsis equestris var leucaspis

type

Epiphyte

family

Orchidaceae

ph

6.2 - 6.7 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Phalaenopsis Equestris likes partial shade

    Partial shade

  • Frost

    Phalaenopsis Equestris is not frost hardy

    Not Frost hardy

  • Soil

    Phalaenopsis Equestris likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

  • Water

    Phalaenopsis Equestris likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant
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    When the plant will bloom

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Phalaenopsis Equestris is 0.35meters x 0.30meters 0.35 M 0.30 M

Phalaenopsis equestris var leucaspis

The Moth Orchid is one of the most common orchid plants. The species has many different varieties and the flower can come in any shape, size and colour depending the variety. They sport striking moth-like flowers which give the plants the common name of Moth Orchids. They grow well in centrally heated rooms and have long-lasting flowers produced all year round. P. equestris var leucaspis is a miniature phalaenopsis species. This plant can get several flowers on a spike, often branching.


Flowering

From Early Spring TO Late Winter

Phalaenopsis produces flowers that last about three months (sometimes even longer) at any time of the year. Once the flowers have faded, cut the flowering stalk back to just above the second node (joint) visible beneath the spent flowers. A new flowering side shoot may develop.

 

Planting young plants

From Early Spring TO Late Winter

Sometimes small plantlets (keiki) appear from the nodes on the flower stems. Detach the plantlets when they have developed several good roots and pot them up in orchid compost. Water them sparingly at first, but mist them daily. Always use a proprietary orchid compost. Ensure good light levels in winter, as these are essential to encourage flowering. An east or west-facing window would be ideal. Move to a shadier spot in summer and protect from direct sunshine.

 
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