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
phalaenopsis aphrodite
White moth orchid, Taiwan butterfly orchid, Aphrodite's moth orchid.
phalaenopsis violacea
Violet orchid, Fragrant phal, Malaysian moth orchid.
phalaenopsis gigantea
Giant moth orchid, Elephant ear phalaenopsis, Giant windmill orchid.
phalaenopsis hieroglyphica
Hieroglyphic moth orchid, Script leaf orchid, Pattern leaf phal.
phalaenopsis pallens
Pale moth orchid, Cream phalaenopsis, Mini butterfly orchid.
phalaenopsis lindenii
Star orchid, Mini galaxy orchid, Shooting star phal.
phalaenopsis mariae
Marie's moth orchid, Miniature moth orchid, Silver-spotted phal.
phalaenopsis corningiana
Corning's phalaenopsis, Mini purple moth orchid, Dwarf moth orchid.
phalaenopsis fasciata
Striped moth orchid, Zebra leaf orchid, Tiger orchid.
phalaenopsis pulcherrima
Beautiful butterfly orchid, Ruby star phalaenopsis, Mini moth orchid.
phalaenopsis sumatrana
Sumatran moth orchid, Tiger-striped phalaenopsis, Spotted moth orchid.
phalaenopsis bellina
Violet orchid, Fragrant moth orchid, Borneo beauty.
phalaenopsis equestris
Philippine ground orchid, Mini moth orchid, Dwarf butterfly orchid.
phalaenopsis lobbii
Lobb's moth orchid, Mini phal, Dwarf moth orchid.
phalaenopsis celebensis
Celebes moth orchid, Star orchid, Mini star phalaenopsis.
phalaenopsis amabilis
Moon orchid, White moth orchid, Asian moth orchid.
phalaenopsis schilleriana
Schiller's moth orchid, Pink butterfly orchid, Marbled phalaenopsis.
phalaenopsis stuartiana
Stuart's moth orchid, Spotted moth orchid, Star-spotted phalaenopsis.
phalaenopsis lueddemanniana
Lueddemann's phalaenopsis, Spotted moth orchid, Purple spotted phal.
phalaenopsis mannii
Mann's moth orchid, Star moth orchid, Citrus phalaenopsis.
phalaenopsis parishii
Parish's orchid, Mini moth orchid, Dwarf phal.