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Phalaenopsis Tulcan

Moth Orchid 'Tulcan'

Epiphytic orchid hybrid with vibrant, long-lasting flowers. Requires bright indirect light and high humidity. Ideal for indoor cultivation with proper drainage.

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Pot Size 3-4 in

Pot Size	Availability	Price
3-4 in	In Stock	$26.83	Buy
3-4 in	In Stock	$27.28	Buy
3-4 in	Out of Stock	$27.45	Buy
3-4 in	In Stock	$30.99	Buy
3-4 in	In Stock	$30.99	Buy

Pot Size 5-6 in

Merchant	Pot Size	Availability	Price
	5-6 in	In Stock	$35.48	Buy

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Plant Details

Common Name	Moth Orchid 'Tulcan'
Family	Orchidaceae
Genus	Phalaenopsis
Species	Hybrid
Variety	Tulcan
Origin	Southeast Asia
Blooming	Winter to Spring, often reblooms with proper care
Leaf Color	Dark green, fleshy
Sunlight	Half-shade
Category	Indoor plants
Pet Friendly	check Yes

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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Sphagnum moss or coarse bark mix, well-draining epiphytic substrate

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Watering

Soak weekly when roots turn silver-green, allow slight drying between waterings

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light, avoid direct sun to prevent leaf scorching

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Fertilization

Diluted orchid fertilizer monthly during active growth phase

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Pruning

Remove spent flower spikes after blooming (cut above node)

Pest Control Mealybug Scale 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 5 months

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May

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Aug

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Dec

eco Leaf Persistence 12 months

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Growing Parameters

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Temperature

64° – 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)

1000 – 3000

Lux

Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface

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Light (PAR)

5 – 20

mmol/m²/s

Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity

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Soil Moisture

20% – 60%

% volumetric

Water content in the growing medium

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Soil EC

300 – 1500

mS/cm

Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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