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Phalaenopsis (Butterfly Orchid)

Phalaenopsis
Butterfly Orchid

Origins
Phalaenopsis is a genus of approximately 60 species of orchids. It's name name originates from the Greek phalaina, "moth" and opsis, "like", descriptive of the inflorescences of some species, which resemble moths in flight.

They are native to southeast Asia from the Himalayan mountains to the Phillipeans and northen Australia.

Availability and Vase Life
Year round.
4-5 days.

Care and Handling
Temperature sensitive. Keep above 50 F. Handle carefully to avoid bruising blooms.

Design Uses
Used as corsages and wedding work.


Colors: White, lavender.


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