The butterfly orchid is graceful and its shape is like a butterfly. It is widely planted in the world because of its beautiful appearance, gorgeous color and the reputation of "Queen of orchid". Phalaenopsis is a treasure of tropical orchids, which is loved by elegant people. Phalaenopsis was discovered in 1750, and more than 70 native species have been found, most of which are found in humid Asia. Some common Phalaenopsis varieties are arranged in the following small weaving.
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1. Phalaenopsis microphylla is a variety of Phalaenopsis, and its flowers are slightly smaller.
Phalaenopsis parviflora
2. Taiwan Phalaenopsis is a variety of Phalaenopsis. The leaves are large, flat, plump, green and mottled, and the flower diameter is branched.
Taiwan Phalaenopsis
3. Phalaenopsis variegata is also known as Phalaenopsis Schiller. It is a common species of the genus. The leaves are large, oblong, 70 cm long and 14 cm wide, with gray and green stripes on the surface and purple on the back. More than 170 flowers, 8-9 cm in diameter, lavender, white edge. The flowering period is spring and summer.
Phalaenopsis maculata
4. Phalaenopsis mansoni is also known as Phalaenopsis Banna. It is a common species of the same genus. Leaves 30 cm long, green, leaf base yellow, sepals and petals orange red, with brown purple stripes. Labellum white, 3-lobed, lateral lobes erect, apex truncate, middle lobe nearly semilunar, central apex raised, both sides densely papillate hair. The flowering period is from March to April.
Phalaenopsis mannii
5. Phalaenopsis Alford is a common species of the same genus. The leaf length is 40 cm, the main vein of the leaf surface is obvious, green, the back of the leaf is purple, the flower is white, and the center is often green or milky yellow.
Aphodes Phalaenopsis
6. Phalaenopsis philippinarum is a common species of the same genus. The flower stem is about 60 cm long and pendulous. The flower is brown with purple brown transverse stripes. The flowering period of Phalaenopsis is from May to June.
Phalaenopsis philippinensis
7 species of Phalaenopsis are common. Sepals and petals yellow green, lip purple, the base of the back uplift papillary.
Phalaenopsis stobartiana