The Heart of an Alien-Orchid

by Jennie Breeze

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The Heart of an Alien-Orchid

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Jennie Breeze

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Photograph - Img_8676

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Macro of Moth Ordhid-Phalaenopsis stuartiana. cultivar, possibly 'Aphrodite' abbreviated Phal in the horticultural trade, is an orchid genus of approximately 60 species. Phalaenopsis is one of the most popular orchids in the trade, through the development of many artificial hybrids. It is native to southern China, the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia (Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, etc.), New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, and Queensland. One of the showiest houseplants, moth orchid, or Phalaenopsis orchid, is remarkably easy to grow -- despite its reputation. Phalaenopsis orchid also offers some of the best variety; look for miniatures that grow only a few inches tall to big hybrids that produce 3-foot-tall spikes of flowers. The blooms appear in a rainbow of colors -- from pinks to reds, yellows and oranges, lavender, green, and white. Most bloom only once a year, but the flowers can last six months or more.

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