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 moth orchid, Taiwan butterfly orchid, Aphrodite's moth orchid.
phalaenopsisViolacea
Violet orchid, Fragrant phal, Malaysian moth orchid.
phalaenopsisGigantea
Giant moth orchid, Elephant ear phalaenopsis, Giant windmill orchid.
phalaenopsisPallens
Pale moth orchid, Cream phalaenopsis, Mini butterfly orchid.
phalaenopsisLindenii
Star orchid, Mini galaxy orchid, Shooting star phal.
phalaenopsisMariae
Marie's moth orchid, Miniature moth orchid, Silver-spotted phal.
phalaenopsisCorningiana
Corning's phalaenopsis, Mini purple moth orchid, Dwarf moth orchid.
phalaenopsisFasciata
Striped moth orchid, Zebra leaf orchid, Tiger orchid.
phalaenopsisPulcherrima
Beautiful butterfly orchid, Ruby star phalaenopsis, Mini moth orchid.
phalaenopsisSumatrana
Sumatran moth orchid, Tiger-striped phalaenopsis, Spotted moth orchid.
phalaenopsisBellina
Violet orchid, Fragrant moth orchid, Borneo beauty.
phalaenopsisEquestris
Philippine ground orchid, Mini moth orchid, Dwarf butterfly orchid.
phalaenopsisCelebensis
Celebes moth orchid, Star orchid, Mini star phalaenopsis.
phalaenopsisAmabilis
Moon orchid, White moth orchid, Asian moth orchid.
phalaenopsisSchilleriana
Schiller's moth orchid, Pink butterfly orchid, Marbled phalaenopsis.
phalaenopsisHieroglyphica
Hieroglyphic moth orchid, Script leaf orchid, Pattern leaf phal.
phalaenopsisStuartiana
Stuart's moth orchid, Spotted moth orchid, Star-spotted phalaenopsis.
phalaenopsisLueddemanniana
Lueddemann's phalaenopsis, Spotted moth orchid, Purple spotted phal.
phalaenopsisMannii
Mann's moth orchid, Star moth orchid, Citrus phalaenopsis.
phalaenopsisParishii
Parish's orchid, Mini moth orchid, Dwarf phal.
phalaenopsisLobbii
Lobb's moth orchid, Mini phal, Dwarf moth orchid.
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