أوركيد فلاينوبسس
Moth Orchid
Phalaenopsis spp.
OrchidSmall (up to 40 cm)Pet safe
Elegant arching sprays of long-lasting blooms; the number-one gift orchid.
Varieties
- White
- Pink
- Purple
- Two-tone
- Light
- Bright indirect light
- Water
- Low water (every 2–4 weeks)
- Humidity
- Medium humidity
- Care level
- Medium
Riyadh tip
Water by soaking the pot for 10 minutes every 7–10 days, then drain fully. Never let water sit in the crown.
Best rooms
Pet safety
CatsPet safe
DogsPet safe
Non-toxic.
Source: the ASPCA list of toxic and non-toxic plants. If a pet swallows any plant, contact a veterinarian immediately.
Pairs well with
Blooms last two to three months. Three white orchids in matching pots is the classic Riyadh reception-desk arrangement.
Small (up to 40 cm)هويا (نبتة الشمع)
Hoya (Wax / Honey Plant)
Hoya carnosa
- Bright indirect light
- Low water (every 2–4 weeks)
- Easy
Pet safe
Small (up to 40 cm)بيبيروميا
Peperomia
Peperomia spp.
- Medium light
- Low water (every 2–4 weeks)
- Easy
Pet safe
Medium (40–90 cm)أوركيد سيمبيديوم
Cymbidium Orchid
Cymbidium spp.
- Bright indirect light
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Medium
Pet safe
Small (up to 40 cm)نبتة الصلاة (مارانتا)
Prayer Plant
Maranta leuconeura
- Low light
- Regular water (keep soil moist)
- Medium
Pet safe