Phalaenopsis Orchids

Phalaenopsis tetraspis

Phalaenopsis tetraspis Rchb. f. 1870 is an epiphytic growing orchid species, native to Sumatra (Indonesia) and the Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar islands, which belongs to India. The fragrant flowers of Phalaenopsis tetraspis, which get a size of about 5 cm in diameter, can vary in their markings. Some flowers have red lines Read More »

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Orchid Hybrid Phalaenopsis Ever Spring Fairy

Phalaenopsis Ever Spring Fairy is an orchid hybrid, a crossing between the Phalaenopsis hybrids Phalaenopsis Taisuco Kochdian (seed parent) and Phalaenopsis Golden Peoker (pollen parent). The stunning orchid hybrid has been registred with the Royal Horticultural Society in the year 1997 by Ever Spring Orchids, an orchid nursery in Winnipeg, Canada, which is specialised on Read More »

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Phalaenopsis violacea var. alba

Phalaenopsis violacea var. alba Teijsm. & Binn. 1862 is an albino form of the Phalaenopsis violacea orchid species, native to the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. The highly fragrant flowers of the epiphytic growing albino orchid get a size of about 3,5 cm. Flowering period: Spring. Phalaenopsis violacea flowers are born on an inflorescence which reaches Read More »

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Doritaenopsis Kenneth Schubert

The lavender blue Doritaenopsis Kenneth Schubert is an epiphytic growing, primary or intergeneric orchid hybrid, a crossing between the species orchids Doritis pulcherrima (seed parent) and Phalaenopsis violacea (pollen parent). The hybrid has been registered with the Royal Horticultural Society in the year 1963 by Clarelen Orchids, an orchid nursery in Wisconsin, USA. The slightly Read More »

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Phalaenopsis hieroglyphica

Phalaenopsis hieroglyphica (Rchb. f.) H.R. Sweet 1969 is an epiphytic growing orchid species, native to the Philippines, where it has been found in the late 19. century on the islands of Palawan and Polillo by the plant collector William Boxall (1844 – 1910). The name refers to the markings at the sepals and petals, which Read More »

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Phalaenopsis mannii Rchb.f 1871

Phalaenopsis mannii Rchb.f 1871 is an epiphytic growing Asian orchid species, native to the Himalayas, India (Assam, Sikkim), Nepal, Bhutan, South China, Myanmar (formerly Burma) and Vietnam. The orchid species is found at elevations from 500 to 1500 meters and prefers a shady habitat. Inflorescences of Phalaenopsis mannii can reach lengths up to about 45 Read More »

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Doritis pulcherima var. champornensis alba

Doritis pulcherrima var. champornensis alba is an albino variant and a peloric flower form of the stunnig Doritis pulcherrima Lindl. 1832, an orchid species native to South East Asia. But even if books about orchids use the name Doritis pulcherrima var. champornensis alba, the name is not accepted by the science of botany and to Read More »

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Phalaenopsis Brother Goldsmith

Phalaenopsis Brother Goldsmith is an epiphytic growing orchid hybrid, a crossing from the seeds of Phalaenopsis Fortune Buddha and the pollen of Phalaenopsis stuartiana. The hybrid has been registered by Brother Orchid Nursery CO. LTD. from Taiwan in the year 1992. Flowering period: Winter, Spring. The long-lasting orchid flowers are non-fragrant. © Orchids Flowers.com Image: Read More »

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Phalaenopsis stuartiana Rchb.f. 1881

The spectacular Phalaenopsis stuartiana Rchb.f. 1881, an epiphytic growing orchid species, is native to Mindanao the second largest island in the Philippines. Inflorescences of Phalaenopsis stuartiana grow up to a length of about 90 cm and carry up to 100 slightly fragrant flowers. The tropical orchid requires a shady and humid environment. Flowers reach …

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Phalaenopsis schilleriana Rchb.f 1860

The beautiful Phalaenopsis schilleriana Rchb.f 1860 is one of the most popular Phalaenopsis species orchids in the world. The epiphytic growing Phalaenopsis schilleriana orchids are native to the Philippines (Luzon) and have been named by the German botanist Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach in honour to Consul Schiller, a German orchid enthusiast, who brought the orchid plant Read More »

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Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi var. alba

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 Read More »

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Doritaenopsis / Phalaenopsis Dyah Redita

Doritaenopsis Dyah Redita is an orchid hybrid, a crossing between Doritis pulcherrima and Phalaenopsis Grand Condé. As this beautiful pink orchid hybrid is still known as Doritaenopsis, an intergeneric hybrid between the orchid genera Doritis and Phalaenopsis, correctly the plant has to be classified as a Phalaenopsis orchid. The genus Doritis has been switched over Read More »

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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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