Orchid, Moth Orchid, Phalaenopsis Formosa Stripes
Phalaenopsis

Family: Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Phalaenopsis (fay-lay-NOP-sis)
Additional cultivar information: (Phal Chih Shang's Stripes X Phal Modern Stripes)
Hybridized by Formosa O N 1996

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed