Talk about "Wow" power, 'Mello Yellow' is in a league of it's own, with broad yellow flower petals outlined in shades of purple. A fast growing, well branched garden orchid commonly producing multiple flower spikes, each producing numerous large (2” in diameter) showy flowers. Once the flower show starts it continues on and on.
'Mello Yellow' is a full compact plant 24” to 30" tall. Expect blooms in 5–7 months (5–6” pot) or 7–9 months (8” pot). Mature plants can bloom nearly year-round with warmth, light, and feeding.
Spathoglottis Mellow Yellow | Ground Orchid
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Light: Grow in light shade to full sun; best foliage under 30–70% filtered light.
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Water: Keep soil evenly moist. Tolerates slight drying but avoid overwatering to prevent root/crown rot.
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Soil/Media: Use a well-draining peat-based mix with perlite/airlite and bark (e.g., 60% peat, 20% perlite, 20% bark). Avoid shallow pots that trap excess moisture.
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Nutrition: Fast growers; require higher nutrients. Constant feed at ~150 ppm nitrogen or use slow-release fertilizer. Avoid excess trace elements.
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Pests/Disease: Watch for spider mites, botrytis, anthracnose, and root/crown rot in wet conditions.
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Flowering: Expect blooms in 5–7 months (5–6” pot) or 7–9 months (8” pot). Mature plants can bloom nearly year-round with warmth, light, and feeding.
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