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Phalaenopsis speciosa is an species in the genus Phalaenopsis.
Description[]
Plant flowers in the fall with many 5 cm wide fragrant flowers. Flower colors are variable from purple, red, to white.
Distribution[]
Plants is found growing on exposed trees in the lowland forest on the islands of Andaman and Nicobar.
Culture[]
Grow cool to intermeidiate. 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 speciosa variant | Sepals and petals are white with purple patches. Lip is white with yellow center. |
Naming[]
Common Names: The Beautiful Phalaenopsis
Synonyms[]
- Phalaenopsis speciosa var. christiana Rchb.f 1882
- Phalaenopsis speciosa var. imperatrix Rchb.f. 1882
- Polychilos speciosa (Rchb. f.) Shim 1982
References[]
- Sweet, Herman R.. The Genus Phalaenopsis. The Orchid Digest, 1980.