{"product_id":"pleione-maculata","title":"Pleione maculata","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:623f84d9-894a-43d4-a1fc-1c9891320df2-2\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-6\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"731c6775-60d7-4326-857d-36f20b2a9ee6\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-mini\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"84\"\u003ePleione maculata\u003c\/strong\u003e is a species of orchid that belongs to the genus \u003cem data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"143\"\u003ePleione\u003c\/em\u003e, often referred to as “peacock orchids” or “Himalayan orchids.” It is native to parts of the Himalayas and nearby regions, typically found in montane forests and high-altitude areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"349\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"535\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"535\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"388\"\u003ePleione maculata\u003c\/em\u003e is a terrestrial or epiphytic orchid, meaning it can grow in soil or on other plants. It is a small, bulbous orchid that grows from pseudobulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"549\"\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plant produces 2–3 lance-shaped, pleated leaves per growth season. The leaves often have a soft green color and may display some spotting or variegation depending on the individual plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are the most striking feature. They are usually single per pseudobulb, emerging in spring. \u003cem data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"880\"\u003ePleione maculata\u003c\/em\u003e flowers are showy, with a combination of white or pale pink petals marked with darker spots or streaks (hence the “maculata” or “spotted” name). The lip (labellum) is often more intensely colored, sometimes with yellow or deeper pink markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e The plant is relatively small, with flowers typically around 3–5 cm (1–2 inches) across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eDormancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e After flowering, \u003cem data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003ePleione maculata\u003c\/em\u003e goes through a dormancy period during which the pseudobulbs shrink and the leaves die back. This is followed by the growth of new pseudobulbs for the next season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003e Care Guide: \u003cem data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003ePleione maculata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003e Light\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003eBright, indirect light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1326\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1403\"\u003eMorning sun is usually fine; avoid hot midday sun which can scorch leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1404\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eDuring dormancy, keep in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1431\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003eshaded light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003eCool to intermediate-growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1508\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eActive growth: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003e15–22°C (59–72°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003eDormancy: can tolerate \u003cstrong data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1594\"\u003e5–10°C (41–50°F)\u003c\/strong\u003e as tubers rest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003eAvoid frost that can damage the tubers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003e Air Movement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003eGood airflow\u003c\/strong\u003e is essential, especially during active growth and flowering, to prevent fungal or bacterial infections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1941\"\u003e Watering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"2016\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1962\"\u003eActive growth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep medium consistently moist, but not waterlogged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2110\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2032\"\u003eDormancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reduce watering drastically; keep tubers barely moist to prevent shriveling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2148\"\u003eAvoid letting tubers sit in water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003ePotting \u0026amp; Medium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003eUse \u003cstrong data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2204\"\u003ewell-draining medium\u003c\/strong\u003e, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2266\"\u003eFine bark, sphagnum moss, perlite, or a mix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eShallow pots are preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2367\"\u003ePleiones can also be \u003cstrong data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003egrown in baskets or on slabs\u003c\/strong\u003e with moss\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003e Fertilizer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2468\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2468\"\u003eFeed lightly with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003ebalanced, weak orchid fertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e during active growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003eApply every 1–2 weeks; stop feeding during dormancy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2546\"\u003e Blooming Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2773\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2547\" data-end=\"2631\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2631\"\u003eMaintain \u003cstrong data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2619\"\u003ecool to intermediate temperatures and consistent moisture\u003c\/strong\u003e in spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2690\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2634\" data-end=\"2690\"\u003eAvoid moving or disturbing the tubers once buds appear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2691\" data-end=\"2773\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2773\"\u003eProvide good light but avoid direct hot sun to encourage large, vibrant blooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Wilderly","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42854465241155,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/2790\/2019\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_d7620cb6-2a6c-4091-a980-7b541cacedeb.jpg?v=1768946944","url":"https:\/\/wilderly.ca\/products\/pleione-maculata","provider":"Wilderly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}