Phalaenopsis orchid hybrid

Phalaenopsis Orchid blooms

Phalaenopsis Orchid hybridPhalaenopsis orchids are also known as moth orchids because the flower shape resembles a moth in flight. They’re very popular with growers because they’re relatively easy to care for and bloom for a long time. This popularity has also resulted in growers producing numerous hybrids of this orchid.

These blooms were at Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, near Hilo. For more information about Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden, go to htbg.com.

2 thoughts on “Phalaenopsis orchid hybrid

  1. Nancy Fitch

    I am currently looking at that very orchid, blooming, on my dining-room table. I’ve had it for 3 years and it has bloomed 5 times. Good to know what it is.

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    1. Graham Post author

      Glad to hear you’re having success with your orchid. I’m not growing any here, but the more I see the more tempted I am to do so.

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