Orchid of the Day: Phalaenopsis
In the early 90’s I received this Phalaenopsis orchid as a gift from a friend, and it’s been a reliable bloomer ever since. It usually starts to bloom in the spring, and continues through the fall. The large flowers can last for months.
Each flower is about 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide. The photo below shows a close-up of the flower lip.
Phals like warm temperatures with bright light. This plant is in an east-facing window, and it does receive some direct morning sun. Its leaves turn a little red on the edges as a result, but it hasn’t sunburned.
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