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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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This stunning
multifloral
phal orchid had more than 70 blooms on two
spikes!
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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 content and
photographs based on our experience growing phal orchids for many years.For
example, we grew the phalaenopsis orchid pictured below with 50 or more flowers on our
windowsill!
Find out more about this phalaenopsis
orchid
Moth orchids are of manageable size, grow well on a windowsill, and 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.Get started with the basics of Phalaenopsis Orchid
Care
> Learn how to grow other types of
orchids!
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