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Friday, 31 May 2013

FFF80 - MOTH ORCHID

Phalaenopsis (Blume,1825), known as the Moth Orchid, is an orchid genus of approximately 60 species. Phalaenopsis is one of the most popular orchids in the trade, through the development of many artificial hybrids. The generic name means "moth-like" as the flowers of some species supposedly resemble moths in flight. For this reason, the species are sometimes called Moth orchids. They are native throughout southeast Asia from the Himalayan mountains to the islands of Polillo, Palawan and Zamboanga del Norte in the island of Mindanao in the Philippines and northern Australia.

 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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12 comments:

  1. Melbourne Australia Photos31 May 2013 at 01:01

    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.

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  2. NatureFootstep31 May 2013 at 01:07

    better late then never. Things happens in life. :)
    A beautiful orchid you share today.

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  3. Birgitta31 May 2013 at 03:17

    Beautiful orchid and I say the same words as NatureFootstep..."Better late then never" ;)

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  4. Jannibele31 May 2013 at 09:03

    Beautiful orchid! Thanks for hosting. Have a happy weekend:)

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  5. Unknown31 May 2013 at 09:09

    an elegant orchid...my mother, aunts and cousins have moth orchid in their gardens.


    FFF: Pentas

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  6. Amy F31 May 2013 at 10:39

    That is stunning!

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  7. Anonymous31 May 2013 at 10:46

    ooh, I love orchids - this is beautiful!

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  8. (◔‿◔)31 May 2013 at 15:14

    Hey Nivk (◠‿◠), beautiful picture of orchid you show! Thanks for hosting. (≧◡≦)Have a gorgeous weekend.
    xoxo, Wieczora (◔‿◔) | my photoblog

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  9. vincibene31 May 2013 at 16:54

    Wonderful orchid!

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  10. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪31 May 2013 at 17:19

    This 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.

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  11. Valerie1 June 2013 at 00:51

    I 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!

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  12. Unknown1 June 2013 at 02:35

    Gorgeous orchids!

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