Doritis pulcherrima chompornense

Doritis pulcherrima chompornense – a graceful, upright-flowering orchid

Doritis pulcherrima, also known as Phalaenopsis pulcherrima, is a warm-growing orchid that may grow on rocks or in the ground. It forms leafy clumps and sends up upright flower spikes. The chompornense form is especially appealing for its soft, pale flowers.

Features:

• 🌏 Origin: The chompornense form is associated with Chumphon Province in Thailand.
• 🌸 Flower size and duration: Flowers are approximately 1.25–3 cm across and open successively along an upright spike, giving a long flowering display.
• 🎨 Flower colour and fragrance: Flower colour can range from white to pale pink. Fragrance is not confirmed in the available references.
• 🌿 Growth habit and mature size: Compact, clump-forming lithophytic or terrestrial orchid. Mature flower spikes may reach around 90–100 cm; plant size depends on age and growing conditions.
• 🌱 Plant size and flowering status: Check the selected size option for the plant offered; flowering is not guaranteed at dispatch.
• ☀️ Light: Bright light with some protection from harsh midday sun.
• 💧 Watering: Water regularly while actively growing, with good drainage and airflow around the roots.
• 🌡️ Growing conditions: Warm-growing; protect from cold conditions.

The plant supplied will be similar in size and quality to the listing photos. Flowering and growth vary with the individual plant and its growing conditions.