Perennials – 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