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Phalaenopsis

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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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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Textured

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Fuchsia (red-purple)

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Summer

Other Details

Gardener's Notes:

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positive

neutral

negative

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