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 cornu-cervi orchids are native to
India, Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, Laos, Vietnam,
Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.
The Latin name cornu cervi means horn of a dear.
In Thailand this orchid species is called Khao Kwang On.
Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi flower get a size of about 3-4 cm.
Flowering period: July – August

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Image: Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi f. sanguinea Christenson 2001
Photographer: Kitisak “Nat” Jaidee

Orange Trumpet Creeper (Pyrostegia venusta)
Hoya macgillivrayi F. M. Bailey 1914
Miniature Orchid Bulbophyllum lasiochilum
Bull Tongue Arrowhead (Sagittaria lancifolia)
Lady Slipper Orchid Paphiopedilum godefroyae
Green Orchid Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi var. alba
Succulent Flower Pachyphytum compactum
Cymbidium aloifolium
Miniature Orchid Chiloschista ramifera
Camellia sasanqua
Giant Water Lily (Nymphaea gigantea)
Succulent Huernia macrocarpa
Doritaenopsis / Phalaenopsis Dyah Redita
Dutchman’s Pipe Aristolochia ringens
Thai Orchid Pecteilis sagarikii
Carrion Flower Duvalia corderoyi
Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum
Water Lily Nymphaea Ply
Dendrobium nemorale
Shower Orchid (Congea tomentosa)



Water Lily Hybrid Nymphaea Peach Glow
Hoya kerrii Craib 1911 Sweetheart Hoya
Oncidium Sharry Baby Sweet Fragrance
Rhynchostylis gigantea Lindl.Ridl. 1896
Hong Kong Orchid Tree (Bauhinia Blakeana)
Cymbidium Little Black Sambo Black Magic
Etlingera elatior Red Torch Ginger
Very beautiful. Where do you obtain the information you provide on your website about each of the orchids?
@ Ellen Reader
We obtain our information from different sources.
Orchid Books,Internet, Friends…
Sometimes it is very hard to identify an orchid or a tropical plant
Greetz from Chiang Mai/Norththailand
I like red. Thanks for posting this.
I will look around for more flower on your blog.
[...] The green Phalaenopsis orchid Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi var. alba is an albino variant of the Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi (Breda) Blume & Rchb.f.1860. We found that outstanding Phalaenopsis orchid in the orchid shop of our friends and supporters Phrao Orchids in Chiang Mai, North Thailand. The unusual looking and fragrant green orchid has been cultured by themselves. Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi are native to India, Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. Flowers get a size of about 4 cm. Flowering period: July – August. A red Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi variant: Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi f. sanguinea Christenson 2001. [...]