Plants / Houseplants / Butterfly orchid
Plants / Houseplants / Butterfly orchid
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The most accessible and tolerant of orchids to thrive in our homes. The Phalaenopsis is a tropical epiphytic plant that clings to the bark of trees with aerial roots. It is cultivated in a suitable potting mix made mainly of bark or sphagnum moss. Its green leaves are leathery. It is popular for its spectacular blooming that lasts for several months. The butterfly orchid comes in hundreds of species and hybrids, from white to magenta, including shades of yellow and orange. See the selection in store.