Tolumnia sylvestris • Mini Orchid for Terrariums • Cork Bark Mount
Miniature Epiphytic orchid - Perfect for Terrariums and Paludariums!
Bite-size Info
• Purple flowers – Miniature orchid
• Light: Medium, indirect light
• Temperature: 5–28°C
• Humidity: Prefers 60% or higher
• Perfect for: Plant displays, terrariums & paludariums
• Setup: Mounted on cork bark – Plug & Play
• Exact plant pictured – Healthy and ready to grow
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🌱 Miniature Orchids for Terrariums & Paludariums 🌱
Limited Release ~ Available while current stocks last
Our selection of miniature and small epiphytic orchids is perfect for terrariums, paludariums, and planted scapes. Epiphytes are "air plants" that grow on top of other plants or objects, using them merely for physical support. These orchids grow above the waterline or soil, preventing them from becoming waterlogged. They are small types, typically reaching 10-15 cm in height, making them ideal for small spaces and as companion plants in carnivorous plant terrariums
Each plant comes either potted or mounted on cork bark, as pictured. You will receive the exact plant shown in the picture, carefully packed and protected to prevent damage during transit
🌱 Tolumnia sylvestris
- Miniature purple flowered orchid – Epiphyte
- Light: Medium
- Temperature: 5-28°C
- Humidity: 60%
- Terrarium Setup: Mount on wood or rock 15cm above the waterline or soil
🌟 Why choose our mini orchids?
- ✅ Fully established, healthy and rooted
- ✅ Mounted on natural cork bark or potted in clear DECO planters
- ✅ Plug & Play - Ready for terrariums, vivariums, or bright indoor spaces
- ✅ The exact plant pictured – no surprises!
- ✅ Carefully packed and shipped nationwide
❤️ General Care Instructions for Miniature Orchids:
- Fertiliser: These orchids are light feeders and require minimal fertilisation. Regular aquatic plant food or foliar feeding methods work well and can be applied during watering
- Growing Mediums: These epiphytes can thrive on various surfaces like driftwood, mopani wood, spiderwood, lava rock, or even artificial mediums. A layer of long-fiber sphagnum moss or coir helps retain moisture. You can find plant glue and long-fiber sphagnum moss available in our store
- Light: Some orchids, such as Sarcochilus, Phalaenopsis, and Tolumnia, do well under low natural or artificial light. Dendrobiums and Vandas prefer brighter, indirect light. If using LED lights, position them directly under the lights for optimal growth. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent overheating in terrariums or paludariums
- Watering & Humidity: Epiphytic orchids absorb moisture through their roots from the air. They thrive in a high-humidity environment but still require daily misting or drenching every few days, allowing time between waterings for the roots to dry out slightly
- Flowering: These miniature orchids are not in spike or in bloom yet and will flower within 6 to 12 months under the right conditions, including proper light, temperature, humidity and watering
Don't miss out on this limited release—once they’re gone, they’re gone!
Remember, miniature orchids like these thrive with a little extra care, but once you’ve got the right environment, they’ll reward you with beautiful blooms.
Need personalised advice on setting up the perfect terrarium or paludarium?
Join one of our Terrarium Workshops, where we can guide you and help select the perfect carnivorous plants and other tropicals suited for terrariums to complement your miniature orchids and create the ultimate jungle look. Join our WhatsApp channel for exclusive updates, sneak peeks, and early bird tickets to upcoming workshops!
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Looking to enhance your terrarium setup?
Check out our collection of terrarium supplies to create the perfect environment for your new orchid!
We take great care in packing your plants to ensure they arrive safely, healthy and ready for their new home!
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🧾 Order Info
- Website items are available online only – Prices, product formats and availability apply exclusively to our online shop and may differ from retail partner stores. We ship anywhere in South Africa.
- Processing Time – Paid orders are usually processed within 24 hours and shipped within 1-2 days (Monday to Friday)
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- Delivery Options – Full tracking available with Pargo and door-to-door courier. Pickup and Local delivery within Gauteng available
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Quick FAQ
Why Pargo and not PUDO?
We partner with Pargo because it’s part of our approved fragile-goods courier network. Parcels are kept indoors at local shops and businesses, protected from heat, sunlight and weather until collection — ideal if you prefer to collect at your convenience or aren’t home during the day.
To keep every order safe and uphold our Arrive-Alive Guarantee, we deliver only via Pargo and other approved delivery services trusted for handling fragile and temperature-sensitive items.
- Just a quick heads-up: Since plants are natural products, you might notice some slight variations when unboxing your plants
- We do our best to make sure the plants you receive look like the ones in the photos, but keep in mind that seasons change and plants grow. Some leaves might age and die off, new ones might sprout and the plants may look a bit different over time
- Cultivo is a boutique-style store and 99% of what we sell are one-of-a-kind collector items, so you will receive the exact plant pictured. Some are once-off or limited releases, which means they are available only while stocks last. The labels are spot on, so even if the plant looks a bit different, we 100% guarantee it’s the real deal
- Also, all the photos you see are of our own plants unless we mention otherwise. We update images occasionally to keep things fresh. If you want to see updated pictures before you buy, just let us know - we’re happy to help!
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Healthy plants, protective packaging & safe delivery anywhere in SA!
Incl local carnivorous plant care guide + expert after-sales grower support
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