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- Botanical Name: Phalaenopsis amabilis
- Common Names: Moon Orchid, Moth Orchid, The Lovely Phalaenopsis
- Description: Phalaenopsis, sometimes referred to as moth orchids, is a genus of roughly 70 plant species in the Orchidaceae family. With long, coarse roots, short, leafy stems, and long-lasting, flat blooms organized in a flowering stem that frequently branches at the end, orchids in this genus are monopodial epiphytes or lithophytes.
Growing Zones
10 - 12
Low Temperature
60°F
High Temperature
85°F
Fragrant
Varies by cultivar
Polinator Required
No
Polinator Friendly
No
Flower Color
White
Growth Rate
Slow
Soil
Orchid bark mix (no regular soil)
Moisture
Moderate; allow to drain fully
Sun Exposure
Bright, indirect sun
Mature Spread
1–1.5 ft
Mature Height
1–2 ft
Bloom Period
Varies, can rebloom year-round
Pruning Time
After bloom
Pet Safe
Yes
Perennial / Annual
Perennial
Evergreen / Deciduous
Evergreen
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