Mini Phal
The most popular orchids sold today are Phals, or Moth Orchids. Since their blooms can last for months, and they grow in the same light and temperature ranges of our homes and offices, their popularity is easy to understand. It’s no wonder that orchid growers have concentrated their attentions on this genus, and created thousands of hybrids. Over the past few years, I’ve seen a great selection of smaller and smaller hybrids, perfectly suited for a windowsill, a crowded desk, or a city apartment. This mini Phal hardly takes up any space at all.
It’s too easy to rationalize bringing home more beautiful blooms when the entire plant is only 8 inches (20 cm) tall. These flowers are just 1.25 inches (3.2 cm) across. Their diminutive size belies how sturdy they are. Like their larger Phal cousins, it’s even possible to force these mini orchids to rebloom.
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September 30th, 2009 at 7:16 am
Beautiful little flowers! I don’t think a human artist could ever do any better than mother nature.
October 21st, 2009 at 7:59 pm
Adorable! They’re like the munchkins of the moth orchid world
November 12th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
An 8 inch orchid isn’t so special. Tell me when there thimble sized …
December 11th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
[…] On top of all this, Moth Orchids helped me to identify my mini Phal, which came without a name tag, as a hybrid named Phalaenopsis Sogo Twinkle ‘Stars’. […]
December 22nd, 2009 at 12:49 pm
Great article
December 31st, 2009 at 8:20 pm
They look perfect for a small apartment.