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Phalaenopsis javanica is an species in the genus Phalaenopsis.
Description
Plant flowers in the spring
Distribution
Plants are found growing in forest on the island of Java
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 javanica f album | Sepals and petals are white with yellow stripes. Lip is white. |
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Phalaenopsis javanica variant | Sepals and petals are white with purple stripes. Lip is purple. |
Naming
Common Names: The Javanese Phalaenopsis
Synonyms
- Phalaenopsis javanica f. alba O.Gruss & Roellke ex Christenson 2001
- Phalaenopsis latisepala Rolfe 1920
- Polychilos javanica ( J.J.Sm. ) P.S.Shim 1982