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Plants grow in the forest of the Philippines at elevations of 1000 to 1500 meters. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. |
Plants grow in the forest of the Philippines at elevations of 1000 to 1500 meters. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. |
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==Culture== |
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Phalaenopsis lindenii is an Phalaenopsis species endemic to the Philippines.
Description
Plant flowers from summer to fall with up to 40 flowers which are about 2.5 to 3.5cm wide. It is threatened by habitat loss. This is the coolest growing species of the genus.
Distribution
Plants grow in the forest of the Philippines at elevations of 1000 to 1500 meters. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Culture
Grow cool to intermediate. 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: Linden's Phalaenopsis
References
- Agoo, E.M.G., Cootes, J., Golamco, A., Jr., de Vogel, E.F. & Tiu, D. 2004. Phalaenopsis lindenii. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 23 August 2007.