Neofinetia falcata

Japanese Fan Orchid

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Fragrant epiphytic orchid with fan-shaped leaves and intensely scented spring blooms, native to Japan and China.
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Plant Details

Common Name Japanese Fan Orchid
Family Orchidaceae
Genus Neofinetia
Species Falcata
Origin Japan / China
Blooming Fragrant white or greenish flowers in spring (April-May)
Leaf Color Grey-green to dark green
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Indoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Coarse bark mix with charcoal and sphagnum moss for drainage

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Watering

Water when medium is nearly dry; mist regularly in summer, reduce in winter

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Sunlight & Care

Bright filtered light; avoid direct sun to prevent leaf burn

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Fertilization

Diluted orchid fertilizer weekly during active growth (Spring-Summer)

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Pruning

Remove spent flower spikes and dead pseudobulbs after flowering

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 18000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 50%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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