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Phalaenopsis bellina is an species in the genus Phalaenopsis.
Description
Plant blooms in the summer to fall with two to three flowers. Flowers are fragrant and 5 cm wide. Flowers can re-bloom off the same stem year after year, so do not cut it if it is green.
Distribution
Plants is found growing on branches of trees in the shady lowland forest of Malaysia and Borneo at elevations below 200 meters.
Culture
Grow in warm temperatures. Pot in medium fir bark and keep in partial shade. Water about once a week. Keep plant fairly moist but not wet.
Varieties
| Image | Name | Description |
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Phalaenopsis bellina var alba | Sepals and petals are white. Lip is white. |
Naming
Common Names: The Beautiful Phalaenopsis
Synonyms
- Phalaenopsis bellina f. bowringiana (Rchb.f.) Christenson 1995
- Phalaenopsis bellina f. murtoniana (Rchb.f.) Christenson 1995
- Phalaenopsis bellina f. punctata (Rchb.f.) Christenson 1995
- Phalaenopsis violacea var bellina Rchb.f 1884
- Phalaenopsis violacea var chloracea Rchb.f 1884
- Phalaenopsis violacea Borneo Variety
- Phalaenopsis violacea var. bowringiana Rchb.f. 1884
- Phalaenopsis violacea var. murtoniana Rchb.f. 1878
- Phalaenopsis violacea var. punctata Rchb.f. 1884