East Indian butterfly plant
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An upright orchid with between 3 and 5 broadly oval, fleshy leaves which grow to 50cm long. Numerous, scented, long-lasting white flowers, up to 10cm across, with a white and yellow lip and red throat are borne from autumn to early spring on branched racemes up to 1m tall
Scientific classification
- Species
- East Indian butterfly plant (Phalaenopsis amabilis)
- Genus
- Phalaenopsis
- Family
- Orchidaceae
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- Toxicity
- Houseplants · Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 20 – 28 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of East Indian butterfly plant
Distribution map
Eastern Indies, Australia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of East Indian butterfly plant
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East Indian butterfly plant care guide
- Water when bark medium is nearly dry, avoid standing water
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 20 – 28 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water when bark medium is nearly dry, avoid standing water
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeekly with weak fertilizer during growing season
Pruning
PruningCut back flowered stems to a lower node to encourage the production of further flowers
Propagation
PropagationCuttings or offshoots (keikis) may root successfully when roots are 2cm long
Growing
GrowingGrow in an open bark-based compost and position with good indirect light and warm even temperatures. Water thoroughly when compost has almost dried out and feed regularly. Do not leave standing in water. See Phalaenopsis cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite, and mealybugs
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