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Phalaenopsis violacea

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A small-sized, evergreen, epiphytic orchid with three to four, elliptic leaves, 20-25cm long and 4cm wide. In spring and summer, up to 7 flowers are borne in succession on 15cm short, pendent or arching racemes. 3-4cm large, star-shaped flowers fragrant, waxy, rich-violet, purple, yellow and white flowers with purple-red lip. If mounted on bark, plant will develop more pendulous habit

Scientific classification

Species: Phalaenopsis violacea (Phalaenopsis violacea)
Genus: Phalaenopsis
Family: Orchidaceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Columnar upright · Pendulous weeping
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of Phalaenopsis violacea

Distribution map

Malaysia, Indonesia

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Phalaenopsis violacea

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Phalaenopsis violacea care guide

Keep potting medium lightly moist, airy, and never stagnant
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Keep potting medium lightly moist, airy, and never stagnant

Fertilizing

Half-strength orchid feed every two to three weeks in active growth

Pruning

No pruning required. Cut back green flowered stem to lower node to encourage further flowering. Remove the flowered stems once yellow and dry

Propagation

Propagation by seed is only possible in controlled laboratory environment. Mature plants may produce sideshoots (keiki) which may be removed and potted separately into sphagnum moss when the new roots are at least 2cm long

Growing

Grow in an open bark-based orchid compost or mounted on cork bark, where sufficient humidity can be provided. Provide enough bright filtered light, but keep away from direct mid-day sunlight or heating source. Ideal temperatures are around 17°C at night and 20 - 25 °C during day. Mist aerial roots regularly and water the plant when almost dry - pale, silvery roots are a good indication when to water. Orchid fertiliser can be applied regularly throughout the season. See Phalaenopsis cultivation for more details

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