Description
Phalaenopsis Vivaldi is a beautiful hybrid moth orchid admired for its elegant pastel-to-violet blooms and graceful arching spikes. As a seedling, it is in the juvenile growth stage and will develop into a compact flowering plant suitable for indoor orchid collections.
🌱 Plant Description (Seedling Stage)
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Plant type: Epiphytic monopodial orchid hybrid
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Growth stage: Seedling (non-blooming, immature)
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Leaves: Small, thick, glossy green leaves forming a central rosette
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Roots: Young, fleshy aerial roots with silvery-green velamen
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Habit: Upright, compact; later produces arching flower spikes
Phalaenopsis orchids naturally grow attached to trees in tropical forests, using aerial roots to absorb moisture and nutrients.
🌸 Mature Flower Characteristics (for reference)
When mature, Vivaldi produces:
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Medium-large flowers (~8–8.5 cm)
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Shades from soft pink-lavender to violet with veining
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Contrasting lip with yellow/red-purple tones
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Long-lasting blooms on elegant spikes
🌿 Seedling Care Requirements
Light: Bright indirect light; avoid direct sun
Water: Keep slightly moist; allow medium to nearly dry between watering
Humidity: 50–70 % preferred
Temperature: 18–27 °C (warm, stable)
Medium: Fine bark or sphagnum suitable for seedlings
Fertilizer: Dilute orchid feed (¼–½ strength) every 2–3 weeks
These conditions reflect its tropical forest origin and sensitivity to overwatering.
⏳ Growth & Blooming
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Seedlings typically need 1.5–3 years to reach blooming size
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Mature plants can flower from late winter to spring
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Flowers may last 2–3 months per spike
✅ Key Features
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Premium Phalaenopsis hybrid cultivar
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Compact indoor orchid
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Elegant pastel-violet blooms (at maturity)
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Long-lasting flowering spikes
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Beginner-friendly once established
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