Description

Phalaenopsis ‘Mira Flore’ is a beautiful hybrid moth orchid admired for its elegant, long-lasting blooms and compact growth habit. Even at the seedling stage, this variety shows strong vigor and excellent flowering potential, making it a prized addition for orchid collectors and hobby growers.

Plant Size & Stage:
Healthy seedling with 3–5 fleshy green leaves, actively growing roots, and well-established base. Ideal for growers who enjoy nurturing plants to blooming maturity.

Flower Characteristics (when mature):
Produces graceful arching spikes carrying multiple medium-sized flowers. Blooms typically display soft pastel to blush tones with delicate patterns and a contrasting lip, creating a refined, luminous appearance. Flowers are long-lasting and can stay fresh for several weeks.

Growth Habit:
Compact monopodial orchid with thick, glossy leaves arranged in a fan shape. Roots are silvery-green and adapted for airy, well-drained conditions.

Blooming Season:
Usually flowers once or twice a year under good culture, with blooms lasting 6–10 weeks.

Light Requirements:
Bright, indirect light (around 50–70% shade). Avoid harsh midday sun; gentle morning light is beneficial.

Temperature:
Prefers warm conditions:
• Day: 22–30 °C
• Night: 18–24 °C
Suitable for typical indoor or shaded greenhouse environments in tropical to subtropical regions.

Humidity & Watering:
Enjoys 60–80% humidity with good air circulation. Water when the growing medium is nearly dry; avoid water stagnation in the crown.

Growing Medium:
Best in well-drained orchid mix such as bark, charcoal, and moss or coco chips in a ventilated pot.

Special Note:
Seedlings establish quickly and, with proper care, usually reach blooming size in about 12–18 months. ‘Mira Flore’ is valued for its refined coloration and reliable flowering performance, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and collectors.