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Phalaenopsis fasciata is an species in the genus Phalaenopsis.
Description[]
Plant flowers from fall to winter with many 5 cm wide flowers. Flowers are fragrant.
A single inflorescence can produce new flowers for several years. This species is similar to Phalaenopsis luddemannia and Phalaenopsis reichenbachiana but is distinguished by its lip shape and the callus between the lateral lobe of the lip.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing in the Philippines.
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.
Naming[]
Common Names: The Striped Flower Phalaenopsis
Synonyms[]
- Phalaenopsis fasciata f. flava Valmayor & D.Tiu in H.L.Valmayor 1984
- Polychilos fasciata (Rchb. f.) Shim 1982
References[]
- Sweet, Herman R.. The Genus Phalaenopsis. The Orchid Digest, 1980.