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Phalaenopsis Orchids
About Phalaenopsis Orchids
 The Phalaenopsis derives its name from Phalaena, which is what Carolus Linnaeus called a group of large moths, because its flowers look like moths in flight. This is why this species is also commonly known as “Moth Orchid”.
Phalaenopsis orchids are mostly epiphytic although some are also lithophytic. They are found in the Himalayas, Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Northern Australia. They thrive in moist and humid forests where they are shaded from direct sunlight.
The Phalaenopsis flowers annually and the blossoms last for several weeks. Inside the house, it can continue to do so for two to three months. The flowers can be white, yellow, or pink in color. There are two kinds of phalaenopsis based on the flowers they produce: multi-floral and novelty. The multi-floral variety produces smaller flowers in greater numbers. The novelty phalaenopsis has fewer but more colorful flowers.
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