Product description
Orchid Phalaenopsis 'Zimbabwe', a beautiful variety of Moth Orchid, is a striking choice for indoor greenery. It features broad, fleshy green leaves at the base, which anchor long, arching stems topped with exotic, long-lasting blooms. This plant is capable of flowering at any time of year, with the display often lasting up to three months, ensuring your home remains colourful for weeks on end.
This orchid performs best when placed indoors in a warm location with bright, filtered light. It is surprisingly low-maintenance, provided you avoid overwatering; allow the bark or moss medium to dry out slightly before watering again. Once the flowers have faded, cutting back the stems is recommended to maintain the plant’s energy and stimulate fresh flower spikes.
Phalaenopsis 'Zimbabwe' makes a sophisticated addition to any interior, from home offices to lounge areas. Its sculptural form complements both modern and traditional decor, and it serves as a wonderful, enduring gift that outlasts any cut flower arrangement.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.
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Orchid Phalaenopsis 'Zimbabwe'
Orchid Phalaenopsis 'Zimbabwe'
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Product description
Orchid Phalaenopsis 'Zimbabwe', a beautiful variety of Moth Orchid, is a striking choice for indoor greenery. It features broad, fleshy green leaves at the base, which anchor long, arching stems topped with exotic, long-lasting blooms. This plant is capable of flowering at any time of year, with the display often lasting up to three months, ensuring your home remains colourful for weeks on end.
This orchid performs best when placed indoors in a warm location with bright, filtered light. It is surprisingly low-maintenance, provided you avoid overwatering; allow the bark or moss medium to dry out slightly before watering again. Once the flowers have faded, cutting back the stems is recommended to maintain the plant’s energy and stimulate fresh flower spikes.
Phalaenopsis 'Zimbabwe' makes a sophisticated addition to any interior, from home offices to lounge areas. Its sculptural form complements both modern and traditional decor, and it serves as a wonderful, enduring gift that outlasts any cut flower arrangement.
Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. The plant will be supplied in a growers pot. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.
House Plant Size Guide
House plants come in a wide array of shapes and sizes depending on the variety and maturity of the plant.
6cm/12cm/15cm/19cm/23cm nursery pots are the most common size of pot that they are sold in. This measurement is the diameter at the top of the pot.
12cm potted plants are the most popular providing great value for money and an instant impact. Larger plants that come in pots of 20cm+ are great for making a statement in any room and can represent years of growth to get to that level of maturity and size.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
Instructions
Top Tip
To trigger Orchid Phalaenopsis 'Zimbabwe' into producing a new flower spike, try moving it to a slightly cooler room at night for a few weeks (about a 5°C drop). This temperature fluctuation mimics the natural signal for the blooming season.
How to Water
The best way to determine when Orchid Phalaenopsis 'Zimbabwe' needs a drink is to look at the roots through the pot. If they are plump and bright green, the plant is hydrated; if they turn silvery-grey or white, it is time to water immediately.
How to Plant
Always plant Orchid Phalaenopsis 'Zimbabwe' in a transparent plastic pot rather than an opaque one. The roots of this variety are photosynthetic and contribute to the plant's energy harvest, so they benefit significantly from exposure to filtered light through the clear sides of the container.
