How to Care for Neofinetia falcata (Wind Orchid)

Korean name: 풍란

Neofinetia falcata is an orchid species characterized by long, slender leaves that fan out, creating a unique appearance. It produces fragrant white or pink flowers in spring and thrives in well-ventilated conditions. Proper watering and light management are key to its care.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Japan, Korea, parts of China
• Growth rate: Slow
• Pets: No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.
• Flower meaning: Enchantment, purity
• Traits: orchid, fragrant, medium difficulty, indoor suitable, spring bloom
• Also known as: Wind Orchid, Japanese Wind Orchid

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers partial shade or bright indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil dries out. Reduce watering in winter.
• Soil: Use well-draining orchid potting mix.
• Humidity: Maintain humidity around 50~70%.
• Temperature: 15~28°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer every two weeks during growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Neofinetia falcata?

Water thoroughly when the soil dries out. Reduce watering in winter. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Neofinetia falcata?

It likes Prefers partial shade or bright indirect light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Use well-draining orchid potting mix..

Is Neofinetia falcata safe around pets?

No known toxicity, so it is fine to keep around pets.

Is Neofinetia falcata good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 15~28°C. Humidity: Maintain humidity around 50~70%.. Fertilise Apply diluted liquid fertilizer every two weeks during growing season..