So get some fresh orchid compost and repot - the same-size pot is fine for a
moth orchid - and let the aerial roots stick out.
MOTH orchids, or phalaenopsis, get their name because of the distinctive shape of the flowers that resemble moths in flight or the outstretched wings of moths.
Moth orchids are the ones most commonly found in supermarkets and are grown in their thousands in Taiwan.
Phalaenopsis, which is popularly known as the
moth orchid, are recommended for most beginners.
However, it should be pointed out that the culture and commentary given was for the phalaenopsis, or
moth orchid, which was brought to me.
The three winning flowers, hybrids of the foxtail orchid and the
moth orchid, brought out the best of each orchid using technology that Taiwan's top competitor in the field, the Netherlands, does not have.
The most commonly seen orchid is the Phalaenopsis, or
moth orchid - you'll find it for sale in supermarkets and DIY stores as well as garden centres for as little as a fiver.
Before you buy a new
moth orchid (Phalaenopsis), count the number of pairs of leaves.
I've had a
moth orchid on my kitchen windowsill which has flowered pretty consistently for around a year.
Without a doubt, all the growers agree that Phalaenopsis, also known as the
moth orchid, is ideal for beginners.
Orchids account for 92 percent of total flower exports for Taiwan, which is home to 30 percent of the world's
moth orchid population.
Orchids The
moth orchid is always a popular choice and comes in a huge range of colours - so you can match the flower to your friend's home decor for an extra personal touch.
The next meeting is from 7pm on April 21, when cake decorator Sarah Garland will show how to make a
moth orchid. Visitors are always welcome, non-members can pay at the door.
This group includes Cattleya, also sometimes known as the 'corsage orchid' because it is Phalaenopsis,
moth orchid., a warm room a popular choice in corsages and wedding bouquets due to its fragrant, showy flowers.
