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Thursday, 21 May 2015

FFF183 - PHALAENOPSIS

Phalaenopsis (Blume,1825), commonly known as the "Moth Orchid", is an orchid genus of approximately 60 species in the Orchidaceae family. 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.

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. The orchids 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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14 comments:

  1. Aletta21 May 2015 at 10:55

    it is a beauty!

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  2. Anonymous21 May 2015 at 11:48

    Know this orchid in a solid color - so this is new to see it in more than one color - orchids come for me after roses - there's such an incredible variety:)

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  3. Katarina21 May 2015 at 12:18

    Such pretty colours in these flowers!

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  4. Romi21 May 2015 at 13:15

    The shape of the flower is exquisite.

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  5. Anonymous21 May 2015 at 17:43

    Oh! What a beautiful colored phal! I love them, but seem to always end up killing them :-( I don't know that I've ever seen one this lovely!

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  6. Andrea21 May 2015 at 21:32

    That's a lovely color for a Phalaenopsis hybrid.

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  7. fim.works21 May 2015 at 23:03

    Such a delightful color, dear Nick!
    I hope you'll enjoy your weekend ... greeting, Frauke

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  8. Leovi22 May 2015 at 00:09

    Nice pictures, exquisite flowers, a delight !!

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  9. bijjen22 May 2015 at 04:43

    Dear Nick, what a amazing picture.
    I like the colour......verry pretty.
    Have a nice long weekend. Jen

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  10. Anonymous22 May 2015 at 06:46

    Hello Nick,
    I love orchids and you show us a wonderful exemplare!
    Have a nice weekend,
    moni

    Thanks if you visit my blog
    http://www.reflexionblog.de

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  11. Maribel22 May 2015 at 10:35

    Hello Nick!
    What a beautiful Orchid. Very special colour.
    /Marika

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  12. Ingmarie We23 May 2015 at 02:17

    Love orchids! They are so pretty.

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  13. Sara Chapman23 May 2015 at 12:28

    I did not know about their natural growing habits. That is very helpful. Thanks for the research you do, as well as your lovely photos.

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  14. cedarmerefarm28 May 2015 at 03:48

    Hi Nick, I am sorry for being late in visiting you and other bloggers. It has been a crazy week for me (Monday was Memorial Day in the U.S.). Orchids are one of my favorite flowers. I should try to figure out how to get them to rebloom.

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