{"product_id":"psychopsis-mendenhall-hildos-fcc-aos","title":"Psychopsis Mendenhall 'Hildos' FCC\/AOS – Butterfly orchid","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePsychopsis \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOncidium) Mendenhall 'Hildos' FCC\/AOS (Psychp. Butterfly x Psychp. papilio). \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis particular clone \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ehas received the highest award granted by the American Orchid Society, a First Class Certificate (FCC), \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ebecause of the large flower and attractive round lip! This alone reflects how good this plant and its flowers really are. The flowers look like large butterflies with brightly colored bodies (the lip, a modified petal), very long antennae-like petals, and outspread wing-like dappled yellow and brown sepals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOnc. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMendenhall 'Hildos' has beautiful mottled green foliage covered in mahogany checks and spots. The flower spikes can get 18 inches to 2 feet tall and will produce a single large flower that lasts 3 weeks and will then fade while another bud is produced and will flower a few weeks after the earlier flower. This can go on perpetually. Some flower spikes last up to 15 years! New spikes are added annually as new growths form at the base of the plant. If a flower spike should accidentally break, another spike will form just below the break at the nearest node. Grow in medium light and water as the mix becomes nearly dry. Feed with a balanced fertilizer every time you water and flush with clear water once per month to prevent fertilizer and salt buildup. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePsychopsis are unusual in that they can bloom nonstop for 5-15 years on the same flower stem. They have one flower at a time per stem but will develop numerous stems as the plant gets larger. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever cut the flower spikes even if you should accidentally break one as they can branch below the break and continue to flower. The flowers last about three weeks before falling off and within another three weeks or so, another bud opens and repeats the process. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are easy and grow best a bit crowded, but prefer new mix or moss — repot every year or so, but don't over pot. Water regularly in spring to fall. Reduce watering in the winter and let pot dry between waterings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot size: 4\" – 5\"\u003cbr\u003eColor(s): Yellow, Orange and mahogany. Mottled leaves.\u003cbr\u003eBloom: YES blooming size!\u003cbr\u003eBloom Season: ALL YEAR\u003cbr\u003eTemperature: Intermediate-Warm (55º–85ºF)\u003cbr\u003eLight Level: Medium\u003cbr\u003eWater: Keep moist \u0026amp; can be slightly dry out between watering\u003cbr\u003eFertilizer: Every watering with half strength of 20-20-20 in Spring – Fall\u003cbr\u003eAir circulation: strong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*** Shipping Policy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRead the description very carefully before you\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epurchase. Due\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto the sensitive nature of orchids, there are no refunds or returns when plants leave\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eour nursery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou must let us know if you have special shipping needs, such as including a heat pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlants are packed carefully, but we cannot guarantee flowers, buds, sheaths or spikes once the plant leaves the nursery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe offer local pick up at the nursery in San Jose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe ship within the US; outside the US by arrangement only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe usually ship on Monday – Tuesday.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf an order is received after 9:00 AM PST Monday, we may ship the item the following week.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe normally ship by Priority USPS; or FedEx or UPS for large boxes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe will combine shipping where possible; some orders may be in multiple boxes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlant may or may not ship with flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe cannot guarantee a delivery gets to a specific address in the time frame requested due to current shipping conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTime to arrival\/delivery quotes are generated by USPS, Fed Ex, UPS, not Orchid Design. Also keep in mind the package will not travel in a direct route but rather from one shipping hub to another.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf damage occurs in shipping and you want to file a claim with USPS, FedEx, or UPS, it is your responsibility to file a claim.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor more items find us on facebook\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/orchid.design.8888\/ or on the web!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll images on this album are property of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrchid Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand cannot be used elsewhere without permission\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Orchid Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40806051905579,"sku":"","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2584\/3304\/files\/PsychopsisMendenhall_Hildos_OD.jpg?v=1686560222","url":"https:\/\/orchidesign.shop\/products\/psychopsis-mendenhall-hildos-fcc-aos","provider":"Orchid Design","version":"1.0","type":"link"}