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Phalaenopsisviolacea

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Family
Orchidaceae (or-kid-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Phalaenopsis (fay-lay-NOP-sis)
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Species
violacea (vy-oh-LAH-see-uh)
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Synonym
Stauropsis violacea
Phalaenopsis violacea f. coerulea
Phalaenopsis violacea var. coerulea
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Time

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Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Epiphytes
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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