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Phalaenopsis Esmeraldas

Moth Orchid, Phalaenopsis Esmeraldas

Epiphytic orchid with glossy green leaves and arching spikes of vibrant flowers. Popular indoor plant requiring high humidity and indirect light.

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Merchant	Pot Size	Availability	Price
	3-4 in	Out of Stock	$27.45	Buy

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Plant Details

Common Name	Moth Orchid, Phalaenopsis Esmeraldas
Family	Orchidaceae
Genus	Phalaenopsis
Species	Hybrid
Variety	Esmeraldas
Origin	Southeast Asia / Hybrid Cultivar
Blooming	Winter/Spring, often reblooms with cool night triggers
Leaf Color	Dark green, glossy
Sunlight	Half-shade
Category	Indoor plants
Pet Friendly	check Yes

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Specialized orchid bark mix with perlite and charcoal for aeration

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Watering

Soak weekly, allow roots to dry slightly between waterings; high ambient humidity required

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light; avoid direct sun to prevent leaf scorching

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Fertilization

Diluted orchid fertilizer (1/4 strength) every 2 weeks during active growth season

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Pruning

Cut flower spikes below the third node after blooming to encourage reblooming

Pest Control Fungus Gnat Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite Thrip

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 6 months

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Mar

Apr

May

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Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

61° – 84°

Fahrenheit

Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth

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Humidity

40% – 85%

% relative

Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in

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Light (LUX)

800 – 4000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

15 – 30

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

15% – 40%

% 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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