Orchid - Phalaenopsis hieroglyphica

Orchid - Phalaenopsis hieroglyphica

                                          ID#715

 

Endemic to the Philippines it is the largest-flowered species formerly included in the “catch all” P. lueddemanniana. The creamy white flowers are covered with ornate markings or “hieroglyphics”. It is a prolific bloomer and makes a substantial floral display.

Synonyms *Phalaenopsis lueddemanniana var. heiroglyphica

HEIGHT X SPREAD: medium PLANT TYPE: Orchid -Evergreen GROWTH RATE: fast TEXTURE: medium LIGHT: filtered light, low. WATER: moist allow to dry between waterings but not completely. high humidity 60-70 % SOIL: Pot in Orchid bark mix.
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: The 2-inch flowers creamy with reddish peculiar markings nearly resembling Egyptian hieroglyphs. The flowers open all at once and last for 2-3 months. Not fragrant. Summer season. FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: vigorous grower with long lasting blooming season.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Plant received in 2” pot. Re-potted in 4” plastic pot with Phal. orchid barkmix. Keep in low light and moist at all times. Jan. 8, 2014: (1) 4” plastic pot. No much growth, some damage on leaves, I think I finally got it stable. Jan. 2015: 2.5” aircone pot. Plant is doing well. Jan. 2016: doing well. New roots and long leaves. 2.5” aircone pot. Feb. 2017: (1) AC 2.5”, doing well. Nov.4, 2023: Moved plant into Ceramic/medium/green pot- hanging. Plenty of roots. Doing well.
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May 2012

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Flower SAMPLE photo

November 2023