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Phalaenopsis mariae is an species in the genus Phalaenopsis.
Description[]
Plant blooms in the summer with several flowers. Flowers are 4 to 5 cm wide and fragrant.
Two plants from this genus was first collected by F. W. Burbidge, while traveling in the Sulu Archipelago for Messrs. Veitch & Co. in 1878. A sketch by Burbidge and a description was also sent to Reichenbach. Plant material was sent to Reichenbach in May 1881 and 1882.
Distribution[]
Plants are found growing on tree trunks in the Philippines and Borneo at elevations around 600 meters
Culture[]
Grow in cool to intermeidiate temperatures. Pot in medium fir bark and keep in partial shade. Water about once a week. Keep plant fairly moist but not wet.
Naming[]
Common Names: Maria's Phalaenopsis
Synonyms[]
- Polychilos mariae (Burb.) Shim 1982
References[]
- Sweet, Herman R.. The Genus Phalaenopsis. The Orchid Digest, 1980.