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Orchidaceae
Moth Orchid
Phalaenopsis spp.
Luxury and refined beauty.
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Genus
- Phalaenopsis
- Native to
- Southeast Asia, Philippines, Australia
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- Type
- epiphyte
- Height
- 1-2 ft
- Sunlight
- indirect light
- Soil
- orchid bark mix
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 10-12
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- Moth orchids are the most popular orchid genus sold worldwide, accounting for about 75% of all orchid sales.
- Swedish naturalist Carl Peter Thunberg mistook a cluster of these flowers for moths when he first spotted them, inspiring the genus name.
- A well-cared-for moth orchid can rebloom multiple times a year for decades.
- They have no fragrance in most species because they rely on visual cues rather than scent to attract pollinators.
- Moth orchids can be induced to rebloom by exposing them to cooler nighttime temperatures around 55-60 degrees Fahrenheit for two weeks.
Color meanings
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elegance
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love
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sophistication