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Mokara Orchid
Mokara is a vibrant, single-flowered spray orchid bred from Arachnis, Ascocentrum and Vanda, giving it saturated colour and a flat, open face on a slender upright stem. Cultivated year-round in Southeast Asia, it is a florist staple for adding jewel-toned tropical punch to bouquets, buttonholes and event work. Each stem carries several evenly spaced blooms that last well out of water, making it a favourite for corsages and boutonnieres. Its clean geometry and long vase life earn it a place in both modern and tropical designs.
| Family | Orchidaceae |
|---|---|
| Origin | Cultivated intergeneric hybrid (Southeast Asia — Thailand, Singapore) |
| Peak season | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Availability | January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December |
| Stem length | 30–50 cm |
| Vase life | 7–14 days |
| Colors | yellow, orange, red, pink, purple |
| Price tier | mid |
Recut the stem under water and place in clean, lukewarm water with orchid or general flower food. Mokara arrives boxed and thirsty, so give it a good drink and let it recover in a cool but not cold room. Store above 12C — as a tropical Vanda-type hybrid it is chill-sensitive and cold causes translucent spotting on the petals. Mist the open blooms lightly and keep away from ripening fruit, as ethylene shortens the display.
- •Recut under water and use flower food
- •Keep storage above 12C to avoid cold spotting
- •Mist blooms lightly to hold turgor
- •Keep away from fruit and ethylene sources
- •Refresh water every two to three days
- •Wire or support in bouquet work
Frequently asked questions
When is Mokara Orchid in season?
Mokara Orchid peaks in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, and florists can usually source it January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Availability shifts by region and greenhouse supply.
How long does Mokara Orchid last in a vase?
Expect 7–14 days with proper conditioning — a clean vase, fresh water every couple of days, flower food, and a cool spot away from ripening fruit and direct heat.
What can I use instead of Mokara Orchid?
Good substitutes for Mokara Orchid include Dendrobium Orchid, Vanda Orchid, Oncidium Orchid. Match on look, colour and season — our substitute finder ranks the closest alternatives.
What does Mokara Orchid symbolise?
Mokara Orchid is associated with luxury, exotic charm, strength, refinement.
How do you care for cut Mokara Orchid?
Recut under water and use flower food
