Oeceoclades maculata, sometimes known as the monk orchid or African spotted orchid, is a terrestrial orchid species in the genus Oeceoclades. It is native to Africa and Madagascar and is also found throughout the Neotropics.

This orchid has a solitary, dark green leaf with clear mottlings that extends from the apex of a pseudobulb.

The inflorescence of 5-15 white and purple flowers is produced from the base of the immature pseudobulb. The white labellum is lobed with pink blotches and has a curved spur.
This orchid has a solitary, dark green leaf with silver mottling that extends from the apex of a pseudobulb.

How to care for Monk Orchid

Light: Part sun, part shade
Place in a window with dappled sun or a spot in the middle of a room. Or directly in a window facing west or east.

Watering need: Medium demand
This plant is somewhat drought-tolerant, so no need to stress too much about it drying up. Make sure to feel the soil before watering: the top layer (about 2 inches) should be dry before giving this plant more water.

Fertilizing need: Medium demand
Plants can't only survive on water, they need nutrients too. To keep your plant nice and thriving, it’s important that you add fertilizer every now and then.

Sunlight
Cultivate in shady conditions, with good air movement. Inadequate air movement can cause leaf drop or yellow/brown spotting.

When potting the monk orchid, use a very well-draining soil mixture, often with components like fir bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss with a container with drainage holes at the bottom.

🏵️Pictures shown are of mature plants representing what they can look like when grown in the proper conditions.

➽You will receive a plant similar to the last picture.

** WHAT IS INCLUDED **

⟿One well-established, 6 to 9-inch rooted plant, sent bare-rooted and wrapped properly to withstand transport.

✔72h+ or 40h+ hours Plant Heat Packs are recommended if you live in areas where temperatures have dipped below 40ºF. We recommend adding this heat pack when ordering Plants during the winter months (November - April). Please add a Uniheat pack to your order to ensure your Plants arrive safely at your home!