{"product_id":"phal-amboinensis-nicole-amaos-blooming-size","title":"Phal. amboinensis-Nicole AMAOS -Blooming size","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a piece of award-winning genetics to your orchid collection. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhalaenopsis amboinensis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is an iconic warm-growing species native to Indonesia (specifically Ambon Island and Sulawesi). The specific clone 'Nicole' was recognized with an Award of Merit (AM) by the American Orchid Society (AOS) for its exceptionally round, flat flower form and incredibly saturated color, making it a highly coveted piece for serious collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlower:\u003c\/b\u003e Stunning, waxy, star-shaped blooms. The 'Nicole' clone is famous for its bright cream-to-yellow background heavily overlaid with thick, concentric, brick-red to mahogany barring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSequential Bloomer:\u003c\/b\u003e This species produces flowers sequentially along the same spike. A single spike can remain active and produce beautiful blooms for several years!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly fragrant! Emits a musky, slightly citrus or spicy-sweet scent that is most prominent in warm, morning light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e Features lush, bright green, glossy leaves that tend to grow quite large and slightly pendulous as the plant matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Intermediate. A rewarding species for those who can provide consistent warmth and moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGrowing Requirements\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause \u003ci\u003eP. amboinensis\u003c\/i\u003e comes from the hot, humid lowlands of Indonesia, it prefers slightly warmer and shadier conditions than many other \u003ci\u003ePhalaenopsis\u003c\/i\u003e species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow to moderate indirect light. This species naturally grows deeper in the forest canopy and will easily sunburn if exposed to harsh light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep evenly moist. Due to its thin native environment, it does not like to dry out completely. Water just as the medium approaches dryness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarm to hot growing. Ideal daytime temperatures are 75–85°F (24–29°C) year-round. It does \u003ci\u003enot\u003c\/i\u003e need a winter temperature drop to induce blooming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrives in high humidity (60–80%). An indoor humidifier or a grow tent\/greenhouse environment is highly recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePotting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerforms beautifully in high-quality New Zealand sphagnum moss or a fine bark mix that retains moisture evenly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrown in 3\" pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kalapana Orchid Farm","offers":[{"title":"Blooming size","offer_id":52793878282551,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/2279\/8647\/files\/Phalaenopsis-amboinensis-Nicole-AMAOS.png?v=1785988230","url":"https:\/\/orchid.farm\/products\/phal-amboinensis-nicole-amaos-blooming-size","provider":"Kalapana Orchid Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}