Remarkable Moth Orchid Species

Do you have any of these Moth Orchid species in your collection? You might not own these specific varieties, but if you have Phal hybrids, there’s a good chance that one or more of these species are in their ancestry. These nine photos show a few of the types frequently used in hybridization.

Phalaenopsis amabilis, Moth Orchid species, Phal, Pacific Orchid Expo 2010, San Francisco, CaliforniaPhalaenopsis pulcherrima, Moth Orchid species, Phal, Orchids in the Park 2011, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CalforniaPhalaenopsis lindenii, Moth Orchid species, Phal, Pacific Orchid Expo 2010, San Francisco, California

Starting with the Phal species native to India, China, Southeast Asia, the Philippines, and Australia, plant breeders have turned this small genus of orchids into the most popular houseplants around. Phal hybrids are often recommended as the best orchids for beginners. Loved for their beauty around the world, they’re also tough enough to grow in test tubes, be shipped across oceans, and survive the rigors of supermarket shelves.

Phalaenopsis lueddemanniana, Moth Orchid species, Phal, Orchid Society of NW Pennsylvania Show 2010, Erie, PennsylvaniaPhalaenopsis stuartiana, Moth Orchid species, Phal, Pacific Orchid Expo 2016, San Francisco, CaliforniaPhalaenopsis schilleriana, Moth Orchid species, Phal, Pacific Orchid Expo 2016, San Francisco, California

There are about 60 Moth Orchid species. Many have multiple color variations, which may be rare in the wild, but have entered cultivation. They’ve added their genes to the vast Phal hybrid pool. Hybridizers continue to create new colors and patterns. All share their beginnings in tropical jungles with remarkable Moth Orchid species.

Phalaenopsis equestris var. blue, Moth Orchid species, Phal, Conservatory of Flowers, San Francisco, California Phalaenopsis violacea var. coerulea HP, Moth Orchid species, Phal, Conservatory of Flowers, San Francisco, CaliforniaPhalaenopsis fasciata, Moth Orchid species, Phal, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Princess of Wales Conservatory, London, UK

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