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Phalaenopsis
Orchids: Grow and flower moth
orchids.
Phalaenopsis,
or moth orchids, named for
their
resemblance
to tropical
moths (phaluna is greek for
moth) is a
genus of about sixty species in
the orchid family.
Phalaenopsis(phals)
orchids are probably the
most popular pot plant orchid
in the world today.
Most
phalaenopsis are from
south-east Asia where
they thrive in tropical
humid conditions. There
are hundred of
phalaenopsis
hybrids
including
intergeneric hybrids such
as Doritaenopsis
and Asconopsis.
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Phalaenopsis (moth) Orchids are among
the easiest and most elegant
of orchids you can grow.
Yes, you can grow and
reflower your moth orchids. Once you understand
the basics of phalaenopsis orchid care you'll
be able to grow and flower your phalaenopsis
orchids regularly year after year, producing
more flowers each time! Our website
consists of original information, advice,
content and photographs based on our experience
growing phalaenopsis orchids for many
years.
Moth orchids are
of manageable size, grow well on a windowsill,
and like they like the same sort of conditions
we do. The flowers can stay fresh
for three months, or more! They come in an
increasing range of colors, including white,
pink, purple, cranberry red, and yellow among
others.
We
grow and bloom the multifloral phalaenopsis
orchid shown below on a bright windowsill
at home. It is shown here blooming with 40+
flowers on branching stems, many
hidden from view! This phalaenopsis
orchid can be in bloom for four
months.
> Get started with the basics
of Phalaenopsis Orchid
Care
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