Moth Orchid
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Moth orchid. Some species are cultivated for the commercial flower trade and are crossed to produce hybrids with beautiful white purple and pink flowers. The phalaenopsis orchid is a genus of orchid that contains about 70 different species. This particular orchid species is native to india china southeast asia new guinea and australia. Phalaenopsis also known as moth orchids are the perfect orchid for beginners and experts alike.
Available year round in first orchid you will find a wide range of colors and in sizes 46. Moth orchid is the common name for the phalaenopsis orchid thats quickly become one of the most popular species from the orchidaceae family of flowering plants. As previously mentioned the vegetative phase after flowering is the time when fertilizing is the most important. Phalaenopsis f ae l n p s s blume 1825 commonly known as moth orchids is a genus of about seventy species of plants in the family orchidaceaeorchids 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 roots are also attracted to the light and prefer growing in clear pots. Moth orchids are perfect for new gardeners because they are some of the easiest orchids to grow kate explains. Some notes on repotting your moth orchid. They also do not require a lot of attention which makes them great for people who dont have a lot of extra time even experienced gardeners enjoy these easy flowers she says because new variations in flower color size and.
However the most variety and largest populations are found in the philippines and indonesia. I like to ensure that i fertilize my orchids approximately every 2 weeks with a reduced strength fertilizer solution throughout this growth phase. But almost all moth orchids have similar growth patterns and so for the everyday fan its just best to pick the plant with the colours or markings that you enjoy. The moth orchid name comes from the shape of the flower which looks like a moth in flight there are hundreds of different looking moth orchid plants with various names on the labels.
Orchids in this genus are. Phalaenopsis can be repotted at any time of year. Glorious colored blooms all year round and the ease of growing is what makes these a popular house plant choice. Fertilizing your moth orchid in the vegetative phase.
Phalaenopsis orchid care instructions moth orchids phalaenopsis orchid care is probably the most common introduction to growing orchids for beginners so ill make sure to cover all the basics in these orchid care instructions even if theyre also included in my more general information on caring for orchidsmoth orchids or phals for short are very easy to grow in most homes.