- Pansy orchid
Botanical name: miltoniopsis phalaenopsis
Beginner friendly?: no
Average size at maturity: ½ a ft to 1 ft in height and width
Bloom time: spring, summer, early fall
Hardy zone: zones 9-11
Flower color: pink, white, yellow, red, purple
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: produces 2 sets of growths per year
Pruning instructions: prune when it is finished flowering for the season and deadhead as needed
Propagation methods: propagate by cutting below the node and put into water until roots begin to grow
Landscape use: house plants, container plants, commonly used for decorating as a centerpiece
Light needs: 2 hours of direct sunlight per day
Special features: resembles a pansy flower
Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist but not soggy
Fertilizing instructions : use 20-20-20 at ¼ strength every other week during the early spring-mid fall
Best time to plant: spring or summer
Best type of soil: loam, potting soil
Companion plants: salvia, daffodil, hosta
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: no