Orchid 'Neofenetia falcata'

Neofenetia falcata - Orchid736

Neofenetia falcata
Neofenetia falcata2
Neofenetia falcata3
Neofenetia falcata4

Easy to care for

Indoor

Semi sun

Flowering colour

18 cm
12 cm
Orchid 'Neofenetia falcata'

Neofenetia falcata - Orchid736

Neofinetia falcata is a remarkable miniature orchid known for its elegant growth habit, slender green leaves and delicate white flowers. The flowers produce a pleasant fragrance that is particularly noticeable in the evening. Thanks to its compact size and graceful appearance, this orchid makes a beautiful addition to any specialist plant collection.This unique species is also known as the Japanese wind orchid. It is admired not only for its flowers but also for its ...

decorative foliage and distinctive aerial roots. With the right care, you can enjoy this elegant orchid for many years.

Read more
View all properties
How do I care for this plant?
€ 18,00

This product is currently still in stock

Share this plant? Press on one of the following icons.

Plant information: Orchid 'Neofenetia falcata'

Neofinetia falcata is native to parts of East Asia, including Japan, Korea and China. In its natural habitat, it grows as an epiphyte on tree trunks and branches, where its roots attach themselves to the surface and benefit from good air circulation. It does not naturally grow in ordinary potting soil.This species holds a special place in Japanese orchid history. In Japan, it is traditionally known as Fūran, often translated as “wind orchid”. It has been cultivated and admired there for centuries. Interest in unusual specimens grew particularly during the Edo period, when collectors valued not only the flowers but also the shape, colour and growth habit of the leaves. This appreciation continues today in Japanese orchid collecting culture. Certain varieties are prized for their distinctive leaf patterns and unusual growth forms, making Neofinetia falcata an appealing orchid for both beginners and experienced collectors. Botanically, this species is also classified under the name Vanda falcata. Both names are used in the orchid community.

Height
18 cm
Width
12 cm
Araflora info
Botanical
Adult height
<10 cm
Adult width
10 cm
Plant type
Flowering colour
Growth habit
Climbing
Growth habit
Epifytical
Growth habit
Normal
Distribution
South Amerika
Product type
Plant
Properties
Limited
Flowering period
all year
Altitude range
0-1000 m
Plant care: Orchid 'Neofenetia falcata'

Care information of the  Neofinetia falcata in a bright spot with indirect sunlight. Gentle morning sun is suitable; avoid strong afternoon sunlight. Temperature: A temperature of 18–25 °C is ideal during the growing season. A cooler winter period helps support its natural seasonal cycle. Watering: Water regularly when the growing medium is almost dry. Allow excess water to drain away and avoid keeping the roots wet for prolonged periods. Reduce watering in winter. Humidity: A humidity level of 50–70% is suitable, provided there is adequate air circulation. Growing medium: Use an airy orchid substrate, such as fine bark or sphagnum moss. Repot when the substrate begins to break down or the plant needs more space. Fertilising: Apply diluted orchid fertiliser during the growing season. Reduce fertilising in winter. lowering: Neofinetia falcata generally flowers in late spring or summer, producing elegant, white, pleasantly fragrant flowers.

Care
Easy
Place
Indoor
Daytime humidity
60-90%
Air circulation
Yes
Light
No direct sun
Light
Semi sun
Maintenance
Can be pruned
Repotting
after 1 year
Soil type
mixed
Watering
Normal
Watering tips
Not standing in water
Max temperature
30 °C
Min temperature
15 °C
Temperature winter
15 °C
Fertilise
medium
Humidity at night
70-90%
Daytime temperature
15-30 °C
Nighttime temperature
10-20 °C