Orchid 'Yellow Phalaenopsis' Live Plant
3" Pot / Single Spike / Nursery Pot
$77.50
Sale price
$77.50
Regular price
Free shipping included
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Orchid 'Yellow Phalaenopsis' Live Plant
$77.50
Sale price
$77.50
Regular price
Free shipping included
Light Bright, indirect lightCare ModeratePets Pet-friendly (ASPCA)
What arrives: your plant, rooted in soil in its 3" nursery pot. Pot size is the pot's diameter, not the plant's height — a larger pot generally means an older, larger plant. Live plants vary in height, fullness and leaf count.
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Free delivery, continental U.S. Packed and dispatched in 1–4 business days (we ship Monday–Wednesday so plants don't sit in transit over a weekend); standard transit is then typically 3–7 business days. Heat packs are not included automatically — for cold-weather deliveries (below about 45°F at the destination) add Winter Plant Shipping Protection to your order. In extreme heat or cold we may hold your order until it is safe to ship, and will let you know. Shipping details
- Botanical Name: Phalaenopsis amabilis
- Common Names: Moon Orchid, Moth Orchid, The Lovely Phalaenopsis
- Description: Elegant orchid with broad glossy leaves and long-lasting yellow blooms, often with contrasting markings on the petals.
- Care: Bright indirect light, water when roots turn silvery, and use a well-draining orchid mix.
Why choose Orchid 'Yellow Phalaenopsis'
- Elegant flower sprays that can last for months
- Compact — perfect as a bright windowsill centerpiece
- Reblooms from the same plant with the right care
Looks best: bright east-facing windowsill.
What you receive
- One live Orchid 'Yellow Phalaenopsis', rooted in soil in a 3" or 5" nursery pot (pick a size above).
- Nursery pot and soil included; a decorative planter only if you select one.
- Live plants vary in height, fullness and leaf count within the pot size you choose; we do not publish measured shipping heights.
Will it suit your home?
- Light: Bright, indirect; no harsh direct sun
- Water: with a thorough weekly soak, letting the bark dry out before the next watering.
- Difficulty: Moderate — a little particular, but rewarding and long-blooming.
- Growth style: Epiphyte grown in bark (not soil); arching flower spikes.
- Mature size: Stays compact; flower spikes can bloom for months — can vary by growing conditions.
- Pet safety: Pet-friendly — moth orchids (Phalaenopsis) are considered non-toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA). As with any plant, discourage pets from nibbling.
Good fit: Bright, indirect-light spots · People who want long-lasting blooms · Anyone who enjoys a refined flowering plant.
Think twice if: Dim rooms with no bright light · People who tend to overwater — soggy roots rot · Anyone wanting a plant they never have to tend · Spots with harsh, direct midday sun.
Delivery and arrival help
- Ships free within the continental U.S. from a greenhouse in Florida or California, carefully packed in its nursery pot with soil.
- Dispatched within 1–4 business days, Monday to Wednesday so plants don't sit in transit over a weekend; standard transit is typically 3–7 business days after that.
- Heat packs are not included automatically: in cold weather (below about 45°F at the destination) add Winter Plant Shipping Protection to your order, and in extreme cold or heat we may hold the order until it is safe to ship — we will let you know.
- If it arrives dead, severely damaged, or significantly different from the description, email photos of the plant and packaging to info@shopfloridaplant.com within 48 hours of delivery for a full refund or a free replacement (refund policy).
- Give your plant a few days to settle in; minor cosmetic marks from transit are normal.
Care and common questions
- Light: Bright, indirect light keeps Orchid 'Yellow Phalaenopsis' healthy and helps it rebloom — an east window is ideal. Avoid direct midday sun, which scorches the leaves.
- Watering: Soak the bark thoroughly about once a week, let it drain fully, and let it dry out before watering again — never leave it sitting in water, and avoid water pooling in the crown.
- Humidity: Appreciates higher humidity; a pebble tray or a humid room helps.
- Temperature: Comfortable room temperatures; a slight nighttime cool-down can encourage reblooming.
- Potting medium: Orchids grow in chunky orchid bark (or moss), not regular soil — repot in fresh bark every year or two.
- Fertilizer: Feed with a diluted orchid fertilizer ("weakly, weekly") during active growth.
- After blooming: Once flowers drop, you can cut the spike just above a lower node to encourage a fresh bloom.
- Care tip: Healthy roots are silvery-green and firm; mushy roots mean it's staying too wet.
How often should I water Orchid 'Yellow Phalaenopsis'?
Water with a thorough weekly soak, letting the bark dry out before the next watering. It prefers to dry out a little between waterings rather than stay soggy.
What kind of light does Orchid 'Yellow Phalaenopsis' need?
Bright, indirect light keeps Orchid 'Yellow Phalaenopsis' healthy and helps it rebloom — an east window is ideal. Avoid direct midday sun, which scorches the leaves.
Is Orchid 'Yellow Phalaenopsis' pet safe?
Yes — moth orchids (Phalaenopsis) are considered non-toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA), so Orchid 'Yellow Phalaenopsis' is a pet-friendly choice. As with any plant, it's best to discourage pets from chewing on it.
Why won't my Orchid 'Yellow Phalaenopsis' rebloom?
Usually it needs more bright (indirect) light and a slight nighttime temperature drop. Keep it bright, feed lightly while growing, and after flowers drop, cut the spike above a lower node to prompt a new bloom.