phalaenopsisphalaenopsis
genusgenusElegant tropical orchids characterized by their long-lasting, butterfly-shaped blooms arranged in graceful arching sprays. These epiphytic plants naturally grow attached to trees or rocks, producing thick, oval leaves and aerial roots that absorb moisture and nutrients from the air.
Etymology
The name 'Phalaenopsis' comes from the Greek words 'phalaina' meaning 'moth' and 'opsis' meaning 'appearance,' as their flowers were thought to resemble moths in flight.
Interesting fact!
Their flowers can remain fresh and vibrant for up to four months, making them one of the longest-blooming orchids in the world.
All species of Phalaenopsis
phalaenopsisAphrodite
White butterfly orchid, Taiwan moth orchid, Aphrodite's phalaenopsis.
phalaenopsisViolacea
Violet phalaenopsis, Fragrant moth orchid, Malaysian orchid.
phalaenopsisGigantea
Giant moth orchid, Elephant ear orchid, Giant windmill orchid.
phalaenopsisPallens
Pale moth orchid, Cream butterfly orchid, Mini moth orchid.
phalaenopsisLindenii
Star orchid, Linden's phalaenopsis, Mini star orchid.
phalaenopsisMariae
Marie's moth orchid, Dainty moth orchid, Silver-leaf phalaenopsis.
phalaenopsisCorningiana
Corning's orchid, Mini purple moth orchid, Dwarf phalaenopsis.
phalaenopsisFasciata
Striped moth orchid, Zebra orchid, Tiger stripe phalaenopsis.
phalaenopsisPulcherrima
Beautiful butterfly orchid, Ruby star orchid, Mini moth orchid.
phalaenopsisSumatrana
Sumatran moth orchid, Tiger orchid, Spotted moth orchid.
phalaenopsisBellina
Violet scented orchid, Fragrant moth orchid, Borneo type phalaenopsis.
phalaenopsisEquestris
Philippine ground orchid, Small butterfly orchid, Mini moth orchid.
phalaenopsisCelebensis
Celebes moth orchid, Star orchid, Sulawesi orchid.
phalaenopsisAmabilis
Moon orchid, White moth orchid, Indian moth orchid.
phalaenopsisSchilleriana
Schiller's moth orchid, Pink butterfly orchid, Marbled moth orchid.
phalaenopsisHieroglyphica
Hieroglyphic moth orchid, Script orchid, Patterned phalaenopsis.
phalaenopsisStuartiana
Stuart's moth orchid, Spotted moth orchid, Star orchid.
phalaenopsisLueddemanniana
Lueddemann's moth orchid, Spotted moth orchid, Purple spotted orchid.
phalaenopsisMannii
Mann's phalaenopsis, Star orchid, Citrus orchid.
phalaenopsisParishii
Parish's orchid, Miniature moth orchid, Dwarf phalaenopsis.
phalaenopsisLobbii
Lobb's phalaenopsis, Miniature moth orchid, Dwarf phalaenopsis.
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