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The Valentine Orchid is a rare variant of the Orchid indoor plant known for its red blooms, an alternative to standard flowers, offering months of vibrant color.

Botanical name: Burragera Barrocco

Valentine Orchids grow best in spaces with bright indirect light, where the sun is soft or diffused. They can adapt to medium light, though be careful to not overwater it, as the soil will take longer to dry with lesser light. Avoid placing it under direct midday sunlight (especially during the summer), since that will cause your Valentine Orchid to dry out and the leaf tips to brown. Never place it in a dark spot, since the soil will almost definitely take too long to dry out, which will cause your Valentine Orchid's roots to rot (a death sentence).
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Let the soil dry out between waterings

Every 1-2 weeks, stick your finger 30-50% into the soil:

  • If you feel ANY moisture, at all, wait longer before watering.
  • If the soil feels COMPLETELY DRY, then it’s time to water.

Note: the more light it gets, the more often it'll need to be checked & watered

Discard excess water

When watering, fully water the entire soil mixture. Then, allow all the excess water to drain out the bottom of the pot’s drainage holes. Discard that water.

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Blooms flowersBlooms flowers
Tolerant to low-lightTolerant to low-light
Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
Releases oxygen at nightReleases oxygen at night

The Valentine Orchid is a rare variant of the Orchid indoor plant known for its red blooms, an alternative to standard flowers, offering months of vibrant color.

Botanical name: Burragera Barrocco

Valentine Orchids grow best in spaces with bright indirect light, where the sun is soft or diffused. They can adapt to medium light, though be careful to not overwater it, as the soil will take longer to dry with lesser light. Avoid placing it under direct midday sunlight (especially during the summer), since that will cause your Valentine Orchid to dry out and the leaf tips to brown. Never place it in a dark spot, since the soil will almost definitely take too long to dry out, which will cause your Valentine Orchid's roots to rot (a death sentence).
Medium light diagram

Let the soil dry out between waterings

Every 1-2 weeks, stick your finger 30-50% into the soil:

  • If you feel ANY moisture, at all, wait longer before watering.
  • If the soil feels COMPLETELY DRY, then it’s time to water.

Note: the more light it gets, the more often it'll need to be checked & watered

Discard excess water

When watering, fully water the entire soil mixture. Then, allow all the excess water to drain out the bottom of the pot’s drainage holes. Discard that water.

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FAQ

Caring for your Valentine Orchid
Valentine Orchids thrive in bright, indirect light. In their natural hybrid origins, they grow under a forest canopy, receiving filtered light through leaves rather than harsh, direct rays.

Best placement: Near an east-facing window or a few feet away from a south or west-facing window with sheer curtains.

If the light is too low: Stems may grow weak, flowers may fade quickly, and blooming cycles may slow.

If the light is too strong: Direct UAE sunlight can scorch the delicate leaves and flowers, leaving brown patches.
Water every 1–2 weeks, allowing the top 2–3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings.

How to check: Gently press your finger into the soil — if it’s dry at the top, it’s time to water.

Why this matters: Overwatering can lead to root rot, especially since Valentine Orchids have pseudobulbs that store water. Underwatering can cause shriveled pseudobulbs and droopy leaves.

Watering tip: When watering your plant, evenly water the entire soil mixture until you see water draining from the bottom of the nursery pot. After allowing all the excess water to drain out, discard that water.
Every 1–2 years, preferably after flowering.

Why not repot right away? Newly purchased orchids are already acclimating to a new space, so repotting immediately can shock them and shorten bloom life.

Best time to repot: October to May, after blooms have faded.
Yes! Orchids benefit from regular fertilizing. If you live in the UAE, fertilize once a month from October to May, when your Valentine Orchid is actively growing.

During the peak summer months (June–September), growth will slow due to extreme heat, so reduce or pause fertilizing if your plant isn’t actively growing. Over-fertilizing can stress the plant and lead to leaf burn.
Not recommended — Valentine Orchids are not tolerant of the minerals and chloramine in UAE tap water, which can build up and damage the roots.

Better options: Filtered water or distilled water, especially if you notice leaf tip browning.

To distill water, boil in a kettle at 100 degrees celsius and allow the water to cool down to room temperature overnight.
Yes — with proper care, new pseudobulbs will develop each season, increasing the plant’s overall size and bloom count. However, orchids grow slowly and most size changes occur between blooming cycles.
Yes — orchids are non-toxic to cats and dogs. However, we recommend keeping them out of reach to prevent pets from chewing the leaves or flowers.
Yellow leaves: Often a natural aging process for older leaves, but can also indicate overwatering or excessive direct sunlight.

Wrinkled leaves/pseudobulbs: Usually a sign of underwatering or root damage.

If you ever need some extra help caring for your Valentine Orchid, feel free to send us a message on WhatsApp or book a plant care call with us.
Yes — Valentine Orchids thrive in high humidity. Orchids evolved in humid tropical forests where moisture in the air helps them absorb water through their leaves as well as roots.

Tip: Mist the leaves once a day to boost humidity and wipe leaves regularly to remove dust, which can block light absorption.
Yes — as long as it’s kept away from cold air blowing directly onto it, which can stress the plant and dry out blooms faster.
Our priority is to get your houseplant to you as safely as possible and ensure that it flourishes when it gets there.

Your plant will arrive in its nursery pot, securely packaged to protect the leaves and prevent soil spillage.

Once received, place your plant in the spot you plan to keep it in and leave it there until it is time to repot, allowing it to acclimate to its new environment.

There are some exceptions to this approach, specifically with our range of micro succulents, that tend to acclimate just fine outside of their nursery pots. So, we've gone ahead and repotted those plants for you.
As part of our guarantee, we offer free replacements for orders damaged during delivery.
Absolutely — our WhatsApp Chat is open daily for questions or booking plant care calls, and our Plant Care 101 guides include tips specific to your plants.
Select the "Make This a Gift?" option on the product page.

You can edit the name on our packaging, add giftwrapping and even include a personalized note.
Dubai: Orders are typically delivered within 36 hours of Delivery
All other Emirates: Typically delivered in 1-3 days

You will receive both WhatsApp and email updates when your order is out for delivery.
For more details, please read our full shipping policy here.
Apartments: Our delivery partner will leave it safely at your door.
Villas/Townhouses: We will not be able to leave your plant outside your door as the intense heat may shock/distress your plant.

If you know this is the case, please include alternative instructions (e.g. leaving your plant with a neighbor) in the checkout page and our drivers will deliver your order accordingly.
Yes — message us on Whatsapp to request a delivery date.
Yes, we offer a 14‑day return and refund guarantee for most of our products.
Exceptions to this guarantee include:
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