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Phalaenopsis pulchra is an species in the genus Phalaenopsis.
Description[]
Plant blooms in the summer with several 5-6 cm flowers. Plant sometimes produces long inflorescences to produce keikis instead of flowers.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing on mountain slopes in the Philippines at elevations of 100 to 650 meters
Culture[]
Grow in cool to intermeidiate temperatures. Pot in medium fir bark and keep in partial shade. Water about once a week. Keep plant fairly moist but not wet.
Varities[]
| Image | Name | Description |
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Phalaenopsis pulchra variant | Sepals and petals are pink. Lip is pink |
Naming[]
Common Names: The Beautiful flowered Phalaenopsis
Synonyms[]
- Phalaenopsis lueddemanniana var. pulchra Rchb. f. 1875
- Phalaenopsis luedemmannia var purpurea Ames & Quis. 1932
- Polychilos pulchra (Rchb. f.) Shim 1982