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Phalaenopsis Moth Orchid | Flowers Picture
Orchids > Phalaenopsis Orchids > Phalaenopsis Hybrid
Phalaenopsis /ˌfælɨˈnɒpsɪs/ Blume (1825), known as the Moth Orchid, abbreviated Phal in the horticultural trade,[2] 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. It is native to southern China, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia (Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, etc.), New Guinea, the Bismark Archipelago, and Queensland.[1][3]
Description[edit]
The generic name means "Phalaen[a]-like" and is probably a reference to the genus Phalaena, the name given by Carl Linnaeus to a group of large moths; the flowers of some species supposedly resemble moths in flight.[4] 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. Orchid Island of Taiwan is named after this genus. Little recent information about their habitat and their ecology in nature is available since little field research has been done in the last decades.
Most are epiphytic shade plants; a few are lithophytes.[5] 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.
Possessing neither pseudobulbs nor rhizome, Phalaenopsis shows a monopodial growth habit: a single growing stem produces one or two alternate, thick, fleshy, elliptical leaves a year from the top while the older, basal leaves drop off at the same rate. 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.[citation needed]
Some Phalaenopsis species in Malaysia are known to use subtle weather cues to coordinate mass
Classification[edit]
The genus can be classified into two groups :
A group of species with a long, branched inflorescence (up to 1 m long) and large, almost round flowers with rose or white tints.
A group of species with short stems and less rounded, waxy flowers with more pronounced colors.
In terms of Raunkiær plant lifeform terminology, these plants are epiphytes.
Based on DNA evidence, the genera Doritis Lindl. and Kingidium P.F.Hunt are now included in Phalaenopsis, according to the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families.[6] However not every specialist in this field accepts these taxonomic changes.
Intensive cross-fertilization has produced a great number of hybrids in all colors and variations. These are usually more adaptable to artificial conditions than their botanical ancestors. Many are hybrids of Phalaenopsis amabilis, Phalaenopsis schilleriana or Phalaenopsis stuartiana.
Info : wikipedia.org
Phalaenopsis /ˌfælɨˈnɒpsɪs/ Blume (1825), known as the Moth Orchid, abbreviated Phal in the horticultural trade,[2] 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. It is native to southern China, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia (Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, etc.), New Guinea, the Bismark Archipelago, and Queensland.[1][3]
Description[edit]
The generic name means "Phalaen[a]-like" and is probably a reference to the genus Phalaena, the name given by Carl Linnaeus to a group of large moths; the flowers of some species supposedly resemble moths in flight.[4] 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. Orchid Island of Taiwan is named after this genus. Little recent information about their habitat and their ecology in nature is available since little field research has been done in the last decades.
Most are epiphytic shade plants; a few are lithophytes.[5] 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.
Possessing neither pseudobulbs nor rhizome, Phalaenopsis shows a monopodial growth habit: a single growing stem produces one or two alternate, thick, fleshy, elliptical leaves a year from the top while the older, basal leaves drop off at the same rate. 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.[citation needed]
Some Phalaenopsis species in Malaysia are known to use subtle weather cues to coordinate mass
Classification[edit]
The genus can be classified into two groups :
A group of species with a long, branched inflorescence (up to 1 m long) and large, almost round flowers with rose or white tints.
A group of species with short stems and less rounded, waxy flowers with more pronounced colors.
In terms of Raunkiær plant lifeform terminology, these plants are epiphytes.
Based on DNA evidence, the genera Doritis Lindl. and Kingidium P.F.Hunt are now included in Phalaenopsis, according to the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families.[6] However not every specialist in this field accepts these taxonomic changes.
Intensive cross-fertilization has produced a great number of hybrids in all colors and variations. These are usually more adaptable to artificial conditions than their botanical ancestors. Many are hybrids of Phalaenopsis amabilis, Phalaenopsis schilleriana or Phalaenopsis stuartiana.
Info : wikipedia.org
Phalaenopsis violacea | Orchid Picture
Orchids > Phalaenopsis Orchids > violacea
Phalaenopsis violacea is a species of orchid belonged to the genus Phalaenopsis. The plant has a compact proportion,with a medium size,green wide leaves.The flowers are about the size of 1.5 inches, fragrant and mostly violet. Sometimes,the variety of this plant has some green coloured on the edges.
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| Phalaenopsis violacea picture |
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| Phalaenopsis violacea plant |
Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi 'alba' | Flowers Picture
Orchids > Phalaenopsis Orchids >
General appearance.
Phalaenopsis orchid flowers every season, especially in summer and rainy season is a season Phalaenopsis bloom most.
In the winter Phalaenopsis will flower less or not flower. In nature, it was found that the more the bough wood orchid species this at the height of sea level since 200 - 1000 meters. From the sea level, like the dim light and humidity and well-ventilated areas.
The flowers.
Phalaenopsis orchids colorful flowers variety. The flowers of Phalaenopsis is found from the patterned red. Tick cross back and forth a similar pattern of the tiger to the Yellow Snead. Some trees. Look flowers semi tone color and some tree, red across the floor.
General appearance.
Phalaenopsis orchid flowers every season, especially in summer and rainy season is a season Phalaenopsis bloom most.
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In the winter Phalaenopsis will flower less or not flower. In nature, it was found that the more the bough wood orchid species this at the height of sea level since 200 - 1000 meters. From the sea level, like the dim light and humidity and well-ventilated areas.
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| Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi |
Phalaenopsis orchids colorful flowers variety. The flowers of Phalaenopsis is found from the patterned red. Tick cross back and forth a similar pattern of the tiger to the Yellow Snead. Some trees. Look flowers semi tone color and some tree, red across the floor.
Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi forma Chattaladea "Chinainthorn"
Orchids > Phalaenopsis Orchids > cornu-cervi forma
Genus : Phalaenopsis
Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi forma is flowers look like Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi. But the flowers are red, the flowers are fragrant. The size of the flowers 3-5 cm.
Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi forma was found in Thai.
Sepals and petals are dark red. Lip is white
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| Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi forma |
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| Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi forma |
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| Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi forma |
Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi forma is flowers look like Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi. But the flowers are red, the flowers are fragrant. The size of the flowers 3-5 cm.
Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi forma was found in Thai.
Sepals and petals are dark red. Lip is white
Phalaenopsis lueddemanniana Orchids Flowers Pictures
Orchids > Phalaenopsis Orchids > lueddemanniana
Phalaenopsis lueddemanniana
Growing, epiphytic species is found in thai.
This species has 3 to 5, fragrant and waxy.
flowers will blooms in the spring through summer.
many flowered inflorescence that is much longer than the leaves covered with small distichous, ovate-triangular bracts and does well in a pot and has a habit of making keikis so it is best to leave green viable inflorescence alone so they will bloom again..
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| Phalaenopsis lueddemanniana |
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| Phalaenopsis lueddemanniana |
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| Phalaenopsis lueddemanniana |
Growing, epiphytic species is found in thai.
This species has 3 to 5, fragrant and waxy.
flowers will blooms in the spring through summer.
many flowered inflorescence that is much longer than the leaves covered with small distichous, ovate-triangular bracts and does well in a pot and has a habit of making keikis so it is best to leave green viable inflorescence alone so they will bloom again..
Sepals and petals are white with pink. Lip is yellow.
Phalaenopsis Orchid Flowers Pictures
Orchids > Phalaenopsis Orchids > White
Characteristics
Flower : Variety of colors. With large flowers about 5-8 cm wide
Sepal : thick.
Petal : thick.
Lip : Variety.
Panicle : Long, Some up to 80 cm panicle length.
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| Phalaenopsis Orchid Flower Picture |
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| Phalaenopsis Orchid Flower Picture |
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| Phalaenopsis Orchid Flower Picture |
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| Phalaenopsis Orchid Flower Picture |
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| Phalaenopsis Orchid Flower Picture |
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| Phalaenopsis Orchid Flower Picture |
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| Phalaenopsis Orchid Flower Picture |
They are native throughout southeast Asia from the Himalayan mountains to the islands of Polillo and Palawan of the Philippines and northern Australia. Orchid Island off Taiwan is named after this orchid.
Most are epiphytic shade plants; a few are lithophytes. In the wild they are typically found below the canopies of moist and humid lowland forests, protected against direct sunlight, but equally in seasonally dry or cool environments. The species have adapted individually to these three habitats.
In nature, they are typically fond of warm temperatures (20 to 35 °C), but are adaptable to conditions more comfortable for human habitation in temperate zones (15 to 30 °C); at temperatures below 18 °C watering should be reduced to avoid the risk of root rot. Phalaenopsis requires high humidity (60-70%) and low light of 12,000 to 20,000 lux. Flowering is triggered by a night-time drop in temperature of around 5 to 6 degrees over 2 to 4 consecutive weeks, usually in the fall.
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