Different species of moth orchids. They are long blooming and come in shades of white pink red green yellow orange and purple. Watch alan titchmarshs video guide to looking after orchids. Moth orchid is the common name for the phalaenopsis orchid thats quickly become one of the most popular species from the orchidaceae family of flowering plants. Apr 3 2013 explore judys board how to grow orchids on pinterest.
Different types of orchids have very different care. Glorious colored blooms all year round and the ease of growing is what makes these a popular house plant choice. Phals usually have 3 6 very broad somewhat floppy leaves that alternate. Different flowers depict different expressions from thoughtful happy to even sad.
See more ideas about orchids growing orchids orchid care. Moth orchids were amongst the first tropical orchid varieties to appear in victorian collections. 45 best orchids images orchids planting flowers. You can also access.
Phalaenopsis pronounced fal en opp siss means moth appearance referring to the orchids flat winglike petals. Identify that you have a phalaenopsis orchid phals for short. Moth orchids are widely grown as houseplants and are among the easiest to care for. Orchids have acquired an undeserved reputation for being fussy and difficult to grow.
Abruzzo amphibians art towns birds birdwatching butterflies flora mammals moths orchids reptiles uccelli this year i led three naturetrek groups together with the masterly jessica turner and some other guides in abruzzo during three different weeks two in may and one in september discovering there an amazing variety of wildlife. The flowers on phals can be any color including white pink yellow striped or splotched. There are nearly 120 species of dracula orchids with a monkey face but dracula simia and dracula gigas are the most popular ones. These orchids smell like ripe oranges when they blossom.
With 63 known species they grow native in southeast asia india the. They do best in temperatures between 50 75 degrees fahrenheit. In the following table phalaenopsis species are listed in alphabetical order. This certainly isnt the case with moth orchids phalaenopsisthough native to tropical jungles where they grow high up in trees they make rewarding houseplants that can flower year round in the average home.
Classifications of phalaenopsis through a graphics table or text table.