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Dark Purple Orchid

Dark Purple Orchid

Bright Indirect Light 1-3 in./yr Growth Safe for Pets

The Dark Purple Orchid adds elegance with long-lasting blooms and rich color. Low-maintenance and light-loving—perfect for gifting or brightening up your space.

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Dark Purple Orchid Information

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About The Dark Purple Orchid

Meet the Dark Purple Orchid—a beginner-friendly Phalaenopsis orchid with vivid magenta blooms with white undersides. Phalaenopsis orchids typically bloom about once a year for up to three months. Upon delivery, you may notice a few buds on your orchid; these blooms will open quicker in a warm indoor setting. After a blooming cycle, the flowers will wilt and fall off, allowing the orchid to store energy to re-bloom again next season. Added bonus: Phalaenopsis orchids are non-toxic, making them a great gift for plant and pet lovers.

  • Each plant is unique; size and shape fluctuate by season so all measurements are shown as a range
  • Orchid measures between 21–29 inches tall from bottom of the grow pot to the top of the foliage
  • Arrives in a nursery grow pot nestled in your planter choice
  • The actual color of blooms may vary slightly from what is pictured

Every orchid purchase includes a complimentary ticket to our upcoming How to Care for Orchids virtual workshop! You'll receive a link to join live in your order confirmation email. Can't make it? We'll send you the workshop recording and care guide afterward.

Sizing Guide
Small
Approximately 5" in diameter, fits plants in a 4" grow pot or smaller
Medium
Approximately 7" in diameter, fits plants in a 6" grow pot or smaller
Large
Approximately 10-12" in diameter, fits plants in a 10" grow pot or smaller
Massive
Approximately 12-14" in diameter, fits plants in a 12" grow pot or smaller
Watering Requirements
Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing potting mix to dry out between waterings. If dropped into a decorative, cache planter, pour out excess water 5-10 minutes after watering. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
Sunlight Requirements
Thrives in bright indirect light, but can tolerate medium indirect light
Humidity Requirements
While they can tolerate normal room humidity, Phalaenopsis orchids do not like dry air, so try to keep humidity anywhere from 40–70%. During the fall or winter, you can help to boost humidity with a humidifier.
Pet-Friendly Plant?
Yes, this plant is safe for homes with pets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you extend the blooming cycle of a Phalaenopsis Orchid?
After the last flower has fallen, if the bloom stalks are still healthy, cut the stem back to a node (where there is a little flap of tissue). With a few weeks of good care, a new bloom stalk might emerge from that node and provide a small flush of blooms that last another 2-3 months!
How do you extend the blooming cycle of a Phalaenopsis Orchid?
After the last flower has fallen, if the bloom stalks are still healthy, cut the stem back to a node (where there is a little flap of tissue). With a few weeks of good care, a new bloom stalk might emerge from that node and provide a small flush of blooms that last another 2-3 months!
How do you propagate a Phalaenopsis Orchid?
Unlike most houseplants, you cannot propagate a Phalaenopsis Orchid from a leaf or stem cutting. Instead, they are propagated via a keiki, a genetically identical baby plantlet that occasionally sprouts from a node on a flower spike. Once the keiki grows at least three leaves and several two-inch roots, you can carefully snip and pot it separately.
How do you propagate a Phalaenopsis Orchid?
Unlike most houseplants, you cannot propagate a Phalaenopsis Orchid from a leaf or stem cutting. Instead, they are propagated via a keiki, a genetically identical baby plantlet that occasionally sprouts from a node on a flower spike. Once the keiki grows at least three leaves and several two-inch roots, you can carefully snip and pot it separately.
When is the best time to repot a Phalaenopsis Orchid?
Repot pot-bound orchids after they finish blooming. If you must repot an actively flowering orchid, handle the roots with extreme care to prevent the blossoms from dropping prematurely.
When is the best time to repot a Phalaenopsis Orchid?
Repot pot-bound orchids after they finish blooming. If you must repot an actively flowering orchid, handle the roots with extreme care to prevent the blossoms from dropping prematurely.
How do you trigger a Phalaenopsis Orchid to rebloom?
Aside from the proper environment and fertilizing, you can try to encourage the next blooming cycle by exposing the orchid to a temporary temperature drop for a few weeks. Placing the plant in a spot that drops to around 55°F to 60°F at night (like near a cool window) signals the orchid to kickstart its next flowering cycle.
How do you trigger a Phalaenopsis Orchid to rebloom?
Aside from the proper environment and fertilizing, you can try to encourage the next blooming cycle by exposing the orchid to a temporary temperature drop for a few weeks. Placing the plant in a spot that drops to around 55°F to 60°F at night (like near a cool window) signals the orchid to kickstart its next flowering cycle.
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Our planters are made from the highest quality materials, and designed to complement a range of styles.
Ceramic Planters
Marianne

No drainage hole; use as cache pot or add lava rocks

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Grow Pot

Plastic container with drainage holes used by our greenhouse

All of our plants ship in premium packaging for zero damage on arrival. Here’s what you can expect in your box on arrival:
Your Dark Purple Orchid
Fully rooted in a nursery pot with soil intact
Custom Protection System
Corner guards, soil stabilizer, and branch sleeves keep it secure
Pre-Watered & Ready
Each plant is watered 24 hours before it is shipped
Care Instructions Card
Includes expert-curated care tips to help your plant thrive far beyond the first 30 days.
Perfect For Gifting
No pricing or packing slips included with gifts! Just the plant and a note.

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