Orchids are often considered the epitome of luxury in the plant world. With their striking, long-lasting flowers floating above structural leaves, it’s easy to see why they are so popular for creating an impact in the home.
When considering which orchid to grow, moth orchids, or Phalaenopsis, are the easiest to keep flowering and care for. Mini moth orchids also make a versatile option and are easier to fit into small spaces such as on shelves or inside a terrarium.
Moth orchids, originally from Southeast Asia, are tolerant of a wide range of conditions in the home and make a great first orchid to start your collection. How you treat them during and after flowering is crucial to ensure the orchid will bloom again. They will grow well in bright light, and only require watering every couple of weeks. With a little bit of care, you’ll have a plant that will bloom again and again for years to come.
Here is our selection of Instagram highlights, featuring ever-increasing orchid collections and unusual miniature varieties. We’d love to see your orchid plant photos, so use #houseplantsgw when posting your house plant portraits and we’ll share our favourites on Instagram.
Houseplant inspiration and growing tips
- How to grow moth orchids (Phalaenopsis)
- How to repot a moth orchid
- How to care for orchids
- Easy orchids to grow
- Orchid types explained
- 10 exotic orchids to grow
- Top 5 mistakes when growing orchids
- How to get an orchid to flower again
Listen to our podcast episode with Michael Perry who shares his top tips for growing orchids in the home.
Orchid styling inspiration
A stunning display of orchids add a burst of colour to a windowsill in Berlin, the perfect spot to nurture a flourishing collection.
A proud farm.coast.house.plants shows off their orchid which has rebloomed, although they do admit that it wasn’t as difficult as they first imagined it might be.
A great shot of matt.greensoul posing with his incredible Paphiopedilum (slipper orchid).
We’d have to agree with greenhappyhome, white and green is an excellent colour combination and creates a soothing display.
An unlikely pairing, enigaleri displays her exquisite moth orchid and her goldfish together.
Trichoglottis pusilla, a delicate miniature orchid. The perfect solution when you run out of room for more house plants, as urban_epiphyte demonstrates.
Another example of a miniature orchid shared by tornsweater. Gastrochilus fuscopunctatus makes an unusual addition to an orchid collection, with its spotted leaves and delicate flowers.
A familiar problem shared by gessihome_plant as her plant collection increases and she starts to run out of space in her home. But who could resist Phalaenopsis ‘Las Vegas’.
