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Phalaenopsis (/ ˌ f æ l ɪ ˈ n ɒ p s ɪ s /), also known as moth orchids, [2] is a genus of about seventy species of plants in the family Orchidaceae.Orchids in this genus are monopodial epiphytes or lithophytes with long, coarse roots, short, leafy stems and long-lasting, flat flowers arranged in a flowering stem that often branches near the end.
Phalaenopsis bellina has a fibrous root system, with roots usually emerging near the base of the stem. The root is composed of a spongy outer layer called the velamen , which is responsible for protecting underlying cells from UV rays and physical damage, as well as absorbing water.
Cabernet orchid: This is a beautiful, deep wine red Phalaenopsis orchidwith that classic moth orchid shape. Chia Lin 'Shinsu #1' : a Cattleya that’s a bit flamboyant, it starts out yellow then ...
The following is a list of intergeneric hybrids recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society that includes species of Phalaenopsis as ancestors, as at February 2022: [6]. × Aeridopsis (Aerides × Phalaenopsis)
Phalaenopsis gigantea is a species of orchid endemic to the island of Borneo and was first described in 1909. [1] The specific epithet gigantea refers to the giant size of its fleshy leaves, which can grow to over 60 cm in length on a mature plant. It is the largest known Phalaenopsis species. [2]
Phalaenopsis marriottiana is a species of orchid native to Southeast China and Myanmar. [1] The specific epithet marriottiana honours William Henry Smith-Marriott (1835–1924), who had a considerable orchid collection at Down House, Blandford , Dorsetshire in England.
Phalaenopsis hygrochila, also known as 湿唇兰 (shi chun lan) in Chinese, [2] is a species of epiphytic orchid native to Assam, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Phalaenopsis difformis, also known as the dark brown Phalaenopsis, is a species of epiphytic orchid native to Assam, Borneo, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam and West Himalaya.