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Phalaenopsis equestris

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Description

This orchid has lightish-purple flowers.

 

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Cultivars / Varieties:
  • var. Rosea
var. Rosea
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Cultivars / Varieties:
  • var. Rosea
var. Rosea
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  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Phalaenopsis
    Species:
    equestris
    Family:
    Orchidaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    S. Taiwan (Hsiao, Lan YĆ¼) to Philippines
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Epiphyte
    Houseplant
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Purple/Lavender
    White
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Margin:
    Entire
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Color:
    Green
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No