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Paraphalaenopsis denevei

Paraphalaenopsis denevei

Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Vandeae
SubTribe: Aeridinae
Genus: Paraphalaenopsis
Species: Pps. denevei
Alliance:
Binomial name
Paraphalaenopsis denevei
(J.J. Sm.) A.D. Hawkes 1963


Paraphalaenopsis denevei is an species in the genus Paraphalaenopsis.

Description[]

Plant blooms in the spring with five to thirteen 4 cm wide flowers. Flowers are fragrant.

Distribution[]

Plants are found growing in western Borneo at elevations around 300 meters.

Culture[]

Plants are best grown in hanging baskets or mounted, and usually require full sunlight and intermediate to warm temperatures. If in baskets or mounted on cork, the roots must be watered frequently and if it is potted in bark they should be watered 1 to 2 times a week. Plants should be grown in media that is kept moist, but not wet, such as several pieces of medium to coarse fir bark, or sphagnum moss. Keep plants in an area with high humidity.

Naming[]

Common Names:de Nevi's Paraphalaenopsis

Synonyms[]

    • Phalaenopsis denevei J.J. Sm. 1925
  1. Vanda denevei (J.J.Sm.) Zurowetz 1933
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