The Phalaenopsis (moth orchids) from east Asia and the western Pacific get their name from “phalaina; moth” and “opsis; appearance.” Most are slow growing, monopodial, epiphytic orchids with dark, glossy-green or bluish mottled leathery leaves. There are about thirty-five species and hundreds of hybrids.Phalaenopsis have been hybridized since 1887, not only within the genus, but also with other closely related genera such as Doritis, Renanthera, Rhynchostylis, and Vanda. The long lasting flowers of Phalaenopsis orchids come in shades of white, cream, pink, and lavender. The hybrids usually have larger flowers than the species. After blooming, if the stem is cut off just under the first flower, the stem may branch and produce more flower buds. Individual plants can have fifty to seventy-five individual flowers in a year. Plants started from seed often are ready to flower in two years.
Phalaenopsis have long roots and do not like to be disturbed. When growing them in clay pots, it is sometimes possible to transfer the plant in its pot into a larger pot Phalaenopsis are ideal for growing indoors. They prefer warm temperatures (65°F nights and 75°F to 80°F days) and shaded light. Watch out for sunburn. To avoid rot, hang or tip the plants so water does not collect between the leaves.
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L260 Orchid Plant-S Phalaenopsis Taipei Gold X US $3.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 13:00:12 PDT |
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Orchid flask Den phalaenopsis 'Shawn' x self US $11.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 13:46:22 PDT |
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L624 Orchid Plant-S Phalaenopsis Ruey Lin Stripe X US $3.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 13:54:28 PDT |
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FRAGRANT VIOLACEA VAR COERULEA PHALAENOPSIS ORCHID US $15.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 15:43:51 PDT |
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FRAGRANT VIOLACEA VAR COERULEA PHALAENOPSIS ORCHID US $15.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 15:45:35 PDT |
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FRAGRANT VIOLACEA VAR COERULEA PHALAENOPSIS ORCHID US $15.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 15:51:48 PDT |
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Phal Ho's Michogeorge 'Joy' US $15.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 16:40:01 PDT |
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Phal coerulea Orchidview bellina X Blue violacea SPIKE! US $26.59 (4 Bids) End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 16:52:45 PDT |
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Phal. Connie Moody - miniature -mottled foliage!! US $18.95 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 17:00:49 PDT |
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Phal equestris X Fantasy Musik aurea in BUD, SPIKE! WOW US $10.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 17:07:12 PDT |
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Phalaenopsis Mini Mark, miniature Orchid blooming size US $20.00 End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 17:22:03 PDT |
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RARE PHAL VIRIDIS FRAGRANT SPECIES PHALAENOPSIS ORCHID US $15.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 17:36:24 PDT |
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L533 Orchid Plant-S Phalaenopsis Salu Spot X US $3.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 18:26:02 PDT |
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Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi Red US $27.50 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 18:32:05 PDT |
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Phalaenopsis bastianii Species Orchid Plant # US $7.45 (0 Bid) End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 18:45:14 PDT |
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Orchid Plant B. cordata 3 spikes in flower US $24.95 End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 19:20:34 PDT |
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Phalaenopsis Gigantea, RARE Borneo orchid! Grows HUGE! US $34.99 End Date: Sunday Sep-05-2010 22:13:49 PDT |
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L606 Orchid Plant-S Phalaenopsis Tien Nong Stripe X US $3.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 7:27:24 PDT |
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L539 Orchid Plant-S Phalaenopsis DTPS Sogo manager X US $3.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 8:21:43 PDT |
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L573 Orchid Plant-S Phalaenopsis Big Rose X US $3.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 11:04:41 PDT |
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1 MYSTERY Phalaenopsis PLANT GREAT SPECIAL DEAL NR US $0.01 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 11:53:15 PDT |
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L480 Orchid Plant-S Phalaenopsis Salu's Fragrancy X US $3.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 12:53:19 PDT |
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Miniature Phalaenopsis Ama Tris Orchid BS Cute Mini US $5.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 13:03:59 PDT |
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Phalaenopsis Venus equestris Mini Pink Orchid Plant US $10.00 End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 20:28:31 PDT |
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Orchid - Real Fresh Flower Specimen Sphere Dome -8 cm US $33.00 End Date: Monday Sep-06-2010 20:38:59 PDT |
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HANDMADE ARTIFICIAL PHALAENOPSIS ORCHID MAGNET - FM42 US $2.99 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 5:55:32 PDT |
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Phal Fortune Saltzman 'Maple Bridge' AM/TOA US $10.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 13:06:30 PDT |
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L606 Orchid Plant-S Phalaenopsis Tien Nong Stripe X US $3.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 13:38:03 PDT |
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L539 Orchid Plant-S Phalaenopsis DTPS Sogo manager X US $3.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 14:12:05 PDT |
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L573 Orchid Plant-S Phalaenopsis Big Rose X US $3.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 15:54:11 PDT |
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A wonderful Phal. Mini Mark (philippinense x Micro Nova US $30.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 16:43:05 PDT |
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L480 Orchid Plant-S Phalaenopsis Salu's Fragrancy X US $3.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 17:02:12 PDT |
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ORCHID PLANT - Phalaenopsis equestris coerulea In Spike US $15.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 18:30:34 PDT |
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Phalaenopsis hainanensis US $35.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 18:47:36 PDT |
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Phal deliciosa Kingidium Rare Mini Orchid Species Plant US $15.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 20:18:04 PDT |
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Large Phalaenopsis Yu Pin "Panda" 2 spikes US $21.99 End Date: Tuesday Sep-07-2010 21:11:10 PDT |
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Phalaenopsis cornucervi orchids specie US $0.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 9:58:17 PDT |
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Orchid plant,Phalaenopsis cornucervi var. sanguinae US $17.99 End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 10:48:01 PDT |
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Orchid plant,Phalaenopsis amboinensis white US $17.99 End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 10:48:02 PDT |
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Doritis pulcherrima v. chumpornensis RARE orchid plant US $3.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 13:06:47 PDT |
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L617 Orchid Plant-S Phalaenopsis Ching Ruey's Tiger X US $3.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 13:11:25 PDT |
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WATER ILLUSION 19 ORCHID PLANT ROCK GARDEN VALERIE HILL US $3.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 13:19:10 PDT |
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Phal. aphrodite X stuartiana, Phalaenopsis Orchid seed US $5.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 13:53:45 PDT |
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Cochleanthes amazonica species orchid nr blooming size US $12.99 End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 14:34:42 PDT |
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L398 Orchid Plant-S Phal I-Hsin Sunflower 'ST-1057' X US $3.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 17:42:59 PDT |
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PHALAENOPSIS Equalacea Keiki - Tiny Lavendar Speckled US $2.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 18:21:52 PDT |
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PHALAENOPSIS Equalacea Keiki - Tiny Lavendar Speckled US $2.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 18:21:59 PDT |
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PHALAENOPSIS Equalacea Keiki - Tiny Lavendar Speckled US $2.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 18:22:05 PDT |
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PHALAENOPSIS Equalacea Keiki - Tiny Lavendar Speckled US $3.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 18:22:22 PDT |
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PHALAENOPSIS Equalacea Keiki - Tiny Lavendar Speckled US $3.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Wednesday Sep-08-2010 18:22:27 PDT |


















































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