{"product_id":"peristeria-elata-holy-ghost-orchid","title":"Peristeria elata – Holy Ghost Orchid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeristeria elata\u003c\/i\u003e, commonly known as the Holy Ghost Orchid or Dove Orchid, is one of the most famous orchid species in cultivation. Its large, fragrant white flowers contain a remarkable dove-shaped structure within the bloom, making it one of the most distinctive and sought-after species among orchid collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plants offered are mature, well-established specimens with substantial pseudobulb development. Some leaves display cosmetic marks, blemishes, or spotting accumulated through normal growing conditions and age. These imperfections are purely cosmetic and do not affect the health, vigour, flowering ability, or long-term performance of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light with protection from harsh afternoon sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep evenly moist during active growth. Never allow plants to remain waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm growing; ideally 18–32°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high humidity with good air movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open, free-draining orchid mix suitable for large terrestrial orchids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed regularly during active growth with a balanced orchid fertiliser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8–12 cm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White with subtle cream highlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpike habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tall upright spikes carrying multiple flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlooming season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer to autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweetly fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower count:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple flowers per spike on mature plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large-growing orchid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clumping terrestrial orchid with prominent pseudobulbs and pleated foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Collectors Grow It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeristeria elata\u003c\/i\u003e is not simply grown for its flowers but for the extraordinary structure hidden within them. The distinctive dove-shaped centre has fascinated orchid growers for generations and gives the species its common name. Large flowering specimens are rarely offered, as the plant requires several years to reach maturity and considerable space to develop into a specimen-sized clump.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orchids Lodge","offers":[{"title":"150mm Pot - A","offer_id":51753531408672,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150mm Pot - B","offer_id":51753531441440,"sku":null,"price":205.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/6261\/4816\/files\/20260529_123809.jpg?v=1780022319","url":"https:\/\/collectorsonline.com.au\/products\/peristeria-elata-holy-ghost-orchid","provider":"Collectors Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}