Petals Of Pink

Phalaenopsis orchids like this are commonly called "moth orchids", allegedly because the 18th-century botanist Peter Osbeck confused their flowers with a flurry of moths while in Java. In fact, their genus name, Phalaenopsis, actually comes from phalaina, or moth, and opsis, meaning "in appearance". This genus contains about 70 species native to an area from India to China, and southeast to Australia. They are epiphytes (air plants) or lithophytes (growing on or between rocks), with long, coarse roots, short leafy stems, and flat flowers. Their leaves are usually arranged in two rows, and are long and leathery.

Phalaenopsis are considered the easiest orchids to grow. They like low light. Their large flowers last 2 - 6 months and can bloom 3 - 2 times a year.

I believe we got this flower from Nancy's sister, who was a budding orchid fan.

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