Most are epiphytic shade plants; a few are lithophytes. In the wild, some species grow below the canopies of moist and humid lowland forests, protected against direct sunlight; others grow in seasonally dry or cool environments. The species have adapted individually to these three habitats. If very healthy, a Phalaenopsis plant can have up to ten or more leaves. The inflorescence, either a raceme or panicle, appears from the stem between the leaves. They bloom in their full glory for several weeks. If kept in the home, the flowers may last two to three months.
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1. | Synnöve | 10. | Simone, Germany | 19. | jody | 28. | ann nz | |
2. | NixPixMix | 11. | BirgittaB | 20. | Enerhagen | 29. | Synke | |
3. | NatureFootstep Photo | 12. | Anneli Finland | 21. | Milka Pejovic Photography | 30. | Sara Chapman in Seattle USA | |
4. | Bernie in Australia | 13. | Maboe | 22. | Copper Diem | 31. | Sara Chapman in Seattle USA | |
5. | Xavi | 14. | Minoru, Tokyo | 23. | Cynthia, Germany | 32. | Daniela | |
6. | Tina, Germany | 15. | Kramer | 24. | Magic Palm | 33. | Valerie, Australia | |
7. | Gemma Wiseman | 16. | Sunshineforpangaea | 25. | wieczorama - fotografie | 34. | Treasure everywhere! | |
8. | Gunilla | 17. | HoodPhoto OR-USA | 26. | Queen of the Night | 35. | joy: Norway | |
9. | Marit , Norway | 18. | Julianne Victoria | 27. | Chris | 36. | A Student Gardener |
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Sorry I am a little late this week, everyone. Have been very busy at work and life has got in the way of FFF routine.
ReplyDeletebetter late then never. Things happens in life. :)
ReplyDeleteA beautiful orchid you share today.
Beautiful orchid and I say the same words as NatureFootstep..."Better late then never" ;)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful orchid! Thanks for hosting. Have a happy weekend:)
ReplyDeletean elegant orchid...my mother, aunts and cousins have moth orchid in their gardens.
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That is stunning!
ReplyDeleteooh, I love orchids - this is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHey Nivk (◠‿◠), beautiful picture of orchid you show! Thanks for hosting. (≧◡≦)Have a gorgeous weekend.
ReplyDeletexoxo, Wieczora (◔‿◔) | my photoblog
Wonderful orchid!
ReplyDeleteThis white moth orchid gives us more memories than others. Dad grew it from a sapling, took years to bloom, and we caused it to drop.
ReplyDeleteI SO enjoy these orchids. Was given one for Christmas with 3 or 4 blooms on that lasted about a month. Then I wondered if I'd manage to keep it alive (I seem to kill off indoor plants by either under or over-watering them!). However, am delighted to say that after feeding/watering it and finding what appears to be the right spot for it in my bay window (facing north), there is now a fresh bud emerging - yay!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous orchids!
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