{"product_id":"phal-stuartiana-tipo-blooming-size","title":"Phal. stuartiana tipo -Blooming size","description":"\u003cp\u003eExpand your species collection with \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhalaenopsis stuartiana\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Endemic to the island of Mindanao in the Philippines, this species is a close sibling to \u003ci\u003ePhal. schilleriana\u003c\/i\u003e but boasts a distinct, highly sought-after aesthetic. The \"Tipo\" (standard type) form produces branching sprays of crisp white flowers, featuring lateral sepals and lips that are heavily speckled with striking mahogany to cinnamon-brown spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike its pink cousin, \u003ci\u003estuartiana\u003c\/i\u003e is a treat for foliage lovers. The leaves are beautifully mottled with silver-grey and green, making it a highly attractive houseplant even when it’s not in active bloom. A mature specimen can put on an absolute show, producing dozens of flowers on a single branched spike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlower:\u003c\/b\u003e White upper petals and sepals, with the lower half (lateral sepals and lip) boasting a yellow hue overlaid with dense, dramatic reddish-brown spotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/b\u003e Very faint (some detect a mild coffee\/vanilla scent, though it is not primarily grown for fragrance like \u003ci\u003eschilleriana\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoots:\u003c\/b\u003e Notably distinctive! The roots of \u003ci\u003estuartiana\u003c\/i\u003e are famously flat and silvery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Easy to Intermediate. An excellent choice for anyone looking to transition from standard grocery store hybrids to true botanical species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGrowing Requirements\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhalaenopsis stuartiana\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a robust grower when its specific needs are met. It prefers slightly more airflow and root aeration than heavily hybridized moth orchids:\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\u003eBright, indirect light. It thrives in slightly brighter conditions than standard \u003ci\u003ePhalaenopsis\u003c\/i\u003e, but will burn in direct, hot sun.\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\u003eAllow the potting medium to dry out almost completely between waterings. The flat, silver roots are prone to rot if kept constantly wet.\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-growing. Prefers daytime temperatures of 75–85°F (24–29°C). A seasonal temperature drop of about 10 degrees at night in autumn will trigger spiking.\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 60–80% humidity, but adapts well to average household humidity (around 50%) if watered correctly.\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\u003eMust have excellent drainage. We recommend a chunky bark mix, or mounting on a cork slab if you have a greenhouse or high-humidity environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\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":52793845743927,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/2279\/8647\/files\/Phal.stuartianatipo.png?v=1785987595","url":"https:\/\/orchid.farm\/products\/phal-stuartiana-tipo-blooming-size","provider":"Kalapana Orchid Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}