Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi var. vini 'Wan-Kou' (meristem) 4in

Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi var. vini 'Wan-Kou' or the "Deer Antlered Phalaenopsis" is a lightly fragrant, dark red cultivar native to Southeast Asia. It grows in lowland marshy areas and on limestone. Unusual spikes with waxy pendant flowers that are small but numerous. Compact plant, floriferous with a variable blooming season, but generally blooms in Spring or Summer. Great for those who grow grocery store Phals successfully. Uncommon variety. Sequential bloomer that will continue to bloom after dropping as long as the spikes are green. Single flowers last up to a month and open one after the other. 

Meristem cloning is a tissue culture method that results in progeny genetically identical to the parent. Plant is blooming size and may vary from pictured. Unless stated, will not be in bloom. 

PHALAENOPSIS (WARM-HOT) CARE INFO:

Potting mix: Coarse/fine bark with some sphagnum moss added to slow drying or mounted with moss. Repot in Spring once every other year as the bark begins to break down. Don't move up in pot size until fully root bound. 

Light: Bright indirect-medium light. Not picky. Bright North/East facing. Shaded South/West facing is ok with good watering and humidity. 

Water: Water when media is dry or near-dry. Prefers wet/dry cycle similar to most Phals with a preference for slightly wetter conditions. Decrease in winter, this variety likes to have a slightly drier rest period. 

Temp: Warm-Hot (65F min night, 95F max day). No winter rest.

Humidity: 40-80%, not picky with adequate watering. Top dress with moss to help maintain humidity near the base of the plant. 

Fertilizing: 1/4-1/2 strength urea-free fertilizer, every other watering as new roots and leaves emerge. Flush the pot with water once monthly to remove mineral build up. Decrease or stop in Winter.