Species Orchid, Moth Orchid, Lovely Phalaenopsis
Phalaenopsisamabilis

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Phalaenopsis (fay-lay-NOP-sis)
Species: amabilis (a-MAH-bih-liss)

Synonym:Phalaenopsis elisabethae

Synonym:Phalaenopsis gloriosa

Synonym:Phalaenopsis elisabethae

Synonym:Phalaenopsis gloriosa

Synonym:Phalaenopsis grandiflora

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting