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About Phalaenopsis Orchids

Phalaenopsis OrchidsPhalaenopsis Orchids are the most popular kind of Orchid to buy and grow, in the world. This is because they are fairly easy to grow, they usually have long lasting flowers, and there are many varieties to choose from. Phalaenopsis Orchids prefer low light conditions, with no direct sun on their leaves. They don't like to fully dry out between waterings. Phalaenopsis Orchids may bloom for a couple months up to a year on a very strong plant.

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 Orchids based on the flowers they produce: multi-floral and novelty. The multi-floral variety produces smaller flowers in greater numbers. The novelty Phalaenopsis Orchid has fewer but more colorful flowers.

Phalaenopsis Orchids We Recommend

Phalaenopsis Winter CloudsDtps. Winter Clouds 'Mendenhall' AM/AOS is a Phalaenopsis Orchid from Carter & Holmes Orchids in South Carolina

This orchid has a faint blush of pink, with very rounded flowers. This low light Orchid prefers to stay slightly moist between waterings and blooms in winter through spring.

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Yellow Novelty PhalaenopsisPhalaenopsis Brecko Pobells 'Mendenhall' is a Phalaenopsis Orchid from Carter & Holmes Orchids in South Carolina

This beautiful light yellow Phalaenopsis Orchid displays a near white center. Flowers are long lasting, up to three months per flower spike. Individual flowers are long lasting as well. This Orchid blooms winter through spring.

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Yellow Phalaenopsis OrchidPhalaenopsis Carolina Yellow Fantasy 'Golden Showers' is a Phalaenopsis Orchid from Carter & Holmes Orchids in South Carolina

This beautiful yellow orange Phalaenopsis Orchid is one beautiful golden Orchid. The peach colored lip on this spectacular Orchid is a show stopper. This Orchid blooms in the spring.

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Peppermint PhalaenopsisThis Peppermint Striped pink Orchid is a Phalaenopsis Orchid from Carter & Holmes Orchids in South Carolina

This pink peppermint striped Phalaenopsis Orchid blooms from winter to spring. It has pink and white stripes with a deep pink lip.

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