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Phalaenopsis violacea is an species in the genus Phalaenopsis.
Description
Plant blooms from in the spring with two to three successively opening flowers. Flowers are 3.5 cm wide and fragrant.
Distribution
Plants are found growing in the forest of Malaya peninsula and Sumatra at elevations around 150 meters.
Culture
Grow intermediate to warm. Pot in medium fir bark and keep in partial shade. Water about once a week. Keep plant fairly moist but not wet.
Varities
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Phalaenopsis violacea var. alba | Sephals and petals are white with green edges. Lip is white with yellow center. |
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Phalaenopsis violacea var. coerula | Sephals and petals are light purple. Lip is purple. |
Naming
Common Names: The Violet Phalaenopsis
Synonyms
- Phalaenopsis violacea f. coerulea Christenson 2001
- Phalaenopsis violacea f. alba (Teijsm. & Binn.) Christenson 2001
- Phalaenopsis violacea var. alba Teijsm. & Binn. 1862
- Polychilos violacea (hort. ex H. Witte) Shim 1982
- Stauritis violacea [Witte] Rchb.f 1862
- Stauropsis violacea Rchb. f. 1862;