120. Phalaenopsis Schilleriana 'Chow Chow' – Rare Fragrant Mottled Leaf Orchid | 8cm Nursery Pot | Not in Bloom

A truly exceptional collector's orchid, Phalaenopsis Schilleriana 'Chow Chow' is a selected form of the famous Phalaenopsis schilleriana, prized for its beautifully mottled foliage and spectacular cascading sprays of fragrant soft pink flowers. Native to the Philippines, this rare species combines ornamental foliage with breathtaking blooms, making it one of the most desirable Phalaenopsis for collectors.

NOT IN BLOOM / BLOOM SIZE ORCHID.

Product Details

Variety: Phalaenopsis Schilleriana 'Chow Chow'
Pot Size: 8cm clear nursery pot
Approx. Height: 15cm (measured including pot)
Bloom Status: Not in bloom – bloom-size plant, ready to flower.
Foliage: Beautiful dark green leaves with distinctive silver-grey mottled "tiger" patterning and purple undersides.
Flower Colour: Soft pink with deeper rose-pink centres and a white lip.
Flower Type: Botanical species selection.
Fragrance: Yes – delightfully sweet and fragrant.
Light: Bright indirect light.
Watering: Water when the roots turn silvery, typically every 7–14 days depending on your growing conditions.
Temperature: 20–28°C.
Pet Friendly: Yes – non-toxic to cats and dogs.
Bloom Longevity: Flowers last several weeks, with mature plants capable of producing large cascading displays.

Why You'll Love It

'Chow Chow' is a highly desirable selected form of Phalaenopsis schilleriana, loved for its striking mottled foliage that remains ornamental throughout the year. Even without flowers, the beautifully patterned leaves make this orchid a stunning display plant.

Once mature, it produces elegant branching flower spikes carrying numerous delicately fragrant pink blooms. Well-grown specimens can develop spectacular cascading displays with dozens of flowers, creating one of the most impressive flowering performances of any Phalaenopsis species.

This is a bloom-size plant, meaning it has reached flowering maturity and is ready to bloom under the right growing conditions.

Care Tips

Provide bright, filtered light with good air circulation and maintain warm temperatures throughout the year. Water thoroughly once the roots become silver, allowing excellent drainage between waterings. Higher humidity (60–80%) will encourage vigorous growth. Feed regularly with a balanced orchid fertiliser during active growth and avoid cutting healthy green flower spikes, as mature plants may rebloom from existing spikes.

Packaging & Delivery

Your orchid will be professionally packed using specialist orchid packaging to ensure it arrives safely. Heat packs are included during colder months whenever required to protect your plant during transit.

Important Information

As this is a live plant, each specimen will vary naturally in leaf pattern, root growth and size. The characteristic mottled foliage is unique to every plant. This listing is for a bloom-size plant supplied not in bloom. Photos of the flowers are for reference and show the blooms a mature plant can produce.

Recommended Add-ons

 Orchid fertiliser and neem oil to keep your orchid healthy and encourage vigorous future flowering.