Phalaenopsis Orchids

The generic name means "Phalaen[a]-like" and is probably a reference to the genus Phalaena, the name given by Carolus Linnaeus to a group of large moths; the flowers of a Phalaenopsis orchid supposedly resemble moths in flight. For this reason, this species of orchids are sometimes called Moth Orchids or Butterfly Orchids.

They are native throughout Southeast Asia from the Himalayan Mountains to the islands of Polillo, Palawan and Zamboanga Del Norte in the island of Mindanao in the Philippines and northern Australia.

These exotic orchids are ever increasing in popularity and present an exotic display of delicate blooms, often believed to be so perfect it is hard to believe they are real!.

A standard sized Phalaenopsis orchid will stand approximately 40cm-70cm tall, with usually one main flowering spike with a show of anywhere from 5 - 12 blooms and come in a massive selection of colours, the most popular being the exquisite white with yellow centre.

Our orchids will usually be planted in a 12cm pot with some extra large specials in 15cm pots. We use a bark media that assists the plant roots to anchor to the pot as well as serves as great drainage when watered.