Different types of moth orchids. The smallest orchid is the platystele orchid which measures just 2 mm in size. Phalaenopsis orchids moth orchids when you imagine an orchid chances are that the picture that first comes to mind is phalaenopsis. Moth orchids were amongst the first tropical orchid varieties to appear in victorian collections. There are at least 20 species within the brassavola genus of which b.
This genus is among the most popular and well known orchids often seen even in supermarkets and garden centers. Different types of orchids have very different care. Moth orchids are widely grown as houseplants and are among the easiest to care for. Orchids belong to the orchidaceae family and have 800 known genera over 25000 species and over 100000 hybrids and cultivars.
Always stunning its a fun handcrafted design that you can mold according to the shape you want. The white color is indicative of many flowers that depend on moths for pollination. User10095428393 getty images. They do best in temperatures between 50 75 degrees fahrenheit.
Moth orchids are identified by their large overlapping leaves at the base of the stem. Brassavola orchids have white or greenish flowers with narrow petals and are exceptionally fragrant especially in the evening when the perfume is released. The different types vary extremely in size weight and color. The smallest orchid was initially mistaken for a fungus and is only half a millimeter.
The different types of orchids vary in height and color. They are long blooming and come in shades of white pink red green yellow orange and purple. Phals usually have 3 6 very broad somewhat floppy leaves that alternate. Nodosa is one of the easiest to grow especially.
The flowers on phals can be any color including white pink yellow striped or splotched. Identify that you have a phalaenopsis orchid phals for short. The phalaenopsis is the moth orchid with an insect like design.