Phalaenopsis

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Phalaenopsis is a popular genus of tropical orchids, often called moth orchids, known for their long-lasting, colorful flowers and frequent use as ornamental houseplants.

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Phalaenopsis canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf genus
orchid genus
class Liliopsida NERFINISHED
commercialImportance high
commonName moth orchid
division Magnoliophyta
family Orchidaceae NERFINISHED
flowerColor pink
purple
spotted
striped
white
yellow
floweringSeason varies by hybrid and species
flowerLongevity long-lasting
flowerShape moth-like
growthForm epiphyte
lithophyte
habitat tropical forests
isPopularIn indoor gardening
ornamental horticulture
kingdom Plantae
leafArrangement basal rosette
leafType evergreen
lightRequirement low to medium indirect light
nativeTo Indonesia NERFINISHED
New Guinea NERFINISHED
Philippines NERFINISHED
Southeast Asia
Taiwan NERFINISHED
northern Australia NERFINISHED
notableCharacteristic ease of cultivation indoors
long-lasting blooms
order Asparagales NERFINISHED
parentTaxon Orchidaceae NERFINISHED
pollination insect-pollinated
propagationMethod keikis
seed
tissue culture
rootType aerial roots
subfamily Epidendroideae NERFINISHED
subtribe Aeridinae NERFINISHED
taxonRank genus
temperaturePreference warm-growing
tribe Vandeae NERFINISHED
use cut flower production
houseplant
ornamental plant
wateringRequirement moderate

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Asparagales includesGenus Phalaenopsis
Orchidaceae includesGenus Phalaenopsis