Phalaenopsis Orchids

Phalaenopsis amboinensis J.J.Smith 1911

The small,epiphytic growing orchid species Phalaenopsis amboinensis J.J.Smith 1911, native to Sulawesi and the Maluku Archipelago (Moluccan Islands), has been named after the island of Ambon, part of the Maluku Islands of Indonesia. The longlasting flowers reach a size of 2,5 – 5 cm. Flowering period: Winter – Spring. Phalaenopsis amboinensis orchids are widely used Read More »

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Phalaenopsis lindenii Loher 1895

Phalaenopsis lindenii Loher 1895 is an epiphytic growing orchid species from the island of Luzon (Philippines). Phalaenopsis lindenii orchids are an endangered species by habitat loss. Flowers reach a size of about 3 – 4 cm. Flowering period: Spring – Fall © Orchids Flowers.com Image: Phalaenopsis lindenii Loher 1895 Photographer: Kitisak “Nat” Jaidee

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Phalaenopsis Glad Dawn Orchid Hybrid

Phalaenopsis Glad Dawn is an orchid hybrid, a crossing between Phalaenopsis Be Glad and Phalaenopsis Dawn Treader. The Phalaenopsis Glad Dawn has been bred and registered in the year 1997 by Gold Country Orchids from Lincoln, California. The flowers get a size of about 7 cm (width). © Orchids Flowers.com Image: Phalaenopsis Glad Dawn Orchid Read More »

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There is still a bit of confusion about the Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi f. sanguinea Christenson 2001 and other subspecies or variations of the Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi (Breda) Blume & Rchb.f.1860. The name Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi f. sanguinea Christenson 2001 is still just a synonym. In trade the beautiful red Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi is mostly called Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi red. Phalaenopsis Read More »

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Doritis pulcherrima Lindl. 1832

Doritis pulcherrima Lindl. 1832 is an lithophytic or terrestrially growing orchid species, widely spread over South East Asia. The beautiful Doritis pulcherrima is best grown on sandy soil. The erect inflorescenses reach a length of 90 cm and can carry more than 20 flowers, which opens about 10 at the same time. Flower size: 2 Read More »

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