{"product_id":"yellow-foxtail-orchid-rhynchostylis-gigantea-air-plant-2-seedlings","title":"Yellow Foxtail Orchid (Rhynchostylis gigantea): Air Plant, 2 Seedlings","description":"\u003cp\u003e2 Plant Small \/ seedling size , pot 1\" \u003cbr\u003e\nRhynchostylis gigantea Yellow (Select : Yellow) Foxtail Orchid, Aerides Air plant orchid  2 Plant\u003cbr\u003e\n🌿 Overview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eType: Epiphytic orchid (lives attached to trees, not in soil)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNative range: Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Malaysia, Philippines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering: Typically December–February (cool-dry season)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFragrance: Strong, sweet-spicy, often compared to jasmine or vanilla\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🪴 Growing Conditions\u003cbr\u003e\n1. Light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMedium to bright filtered light (50–70% shade cloth).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToo little light → no flowers; too much → leaf scorch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves should be a healthy medium green, not dark green (too little light) or yellow (too much light).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e2. Temperature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWarm-growing: Day 25–32 °C, Night 18–22 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTolerates short drops to 15 °C but prolonged cold will slow growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e3. Watering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing season (spring–autumn): Water daily or every other day, keeping roots moist but airy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering season \/ cooler months: Reduce watering slightly to encourage bloom spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e4. Humidity \u0026amp; Airflow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e60–80% humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood airflow is essential to prevent rot; fans or natural breeze help a lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e5. Mounting \u0026amp; Potting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBest grown mounted on hardwood or in a wooden\/slatted basket with coarse charcoal, bark, or no medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoots dislike being crowded in soggy medium — they prefer air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e6. Fertilizing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse balanced orchid fertilizer (20-20-20 or similar) at ¼–½ strength weekly during growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSwitch to a bloom booster (higher phosphorus) in late autumn to stimulate spikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🌸 Blooming Tips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNeeds seasonal cues: slightly less water, cooler nights, and bright light in late autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid moving or disturbing the plant once spikes start forming — damage can cause bud blast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ Common Problems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoot rot: Usually from poor drainage or overwatering in cool weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo blooms: Usually due to insufficient light, too much nitrogen late in the year, or no seasonal change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeaf burn: Direct midday sun without shading.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54414724661432,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/8432\/9400\/files\/il_fullxfull.7154851718_5pew.jpg?v=1792303574","url":"https:\/\/www.arriettystudio.com\/products\/yellow-foxtail-orchid-rhynchostylis-gigantea-air-plant-2-seedlings","provider":"ArriettyStudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}