Phalaenopsis Orchids
Pronounced phal-A-nop-sis, the name means "resembling a moth" and it is also known as the Moth orchid.
Sprays of up to 15 large waxy flat oval-shaped flowers on long stems.
Originated from Indonesia and Java.
The come in a variety of colours: White, pink, purple and yellow.
Many modern cultivars are American or German in origin.
The Javan natives eat the leaves of P. amabilis as vegetables - but we do not recommend snacking on your houseplants.
Large sums were paid in the UK in 1848 for the plants.
Choose from our amazing selection of Orchids below:
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