| Introduction : |
Phalaenopsis, native to tropical Asia, are commonly called moth orchids, named for gently arching, flowering stems with flat flowers which resemble moths in flight. The blossom size and number of flowers per stem vary by variety. They come in all colors except blue and true red, but are most often delicate pastel shades. In their native habitat, they are epiphytes, meaning that they grow attached to tree branches in diffused light. Their abundant roots are white or silvery, and their leaves are broad and flat.Phalaenopsis orchids like moderate to low light situations, such as an east or north window, diffused sunlight, or broad-spectrum fluorescent lights.<BR> |
