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Phalaenopsis 'Violet Queen'

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Small, evergreen, upright growing epiphytic orchid. Broadly oval, green or dark green leaves, 10 - 15cm long, emerge from the centre of the plant. New flowering stems form at the base of older leaves. Long lasting flowers are carried on semi-pendulous branched racemes up to 30 cm long, with each branch carrying up to 15 flowers borne in succession. Flowers are bilaterally symmetrical, measuring 3 - 4cm across, violet, faintly striped, vith a plain darker violet lip. A uniquely coloured compact hybrid.

Scientific classification

Species: Phalaenopsis 'Violet Queen' (Phalaenopsis 'Violet Queen')
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
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of Phalaenopsis 'Violet Queen'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Phalaenopsis 'Violet Queen'

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Phalaenopsis 'Violet Queen' 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 flowered stem to lower node to encourage further flowering.

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. 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.

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