Phalaenopsis aphrodite
Phalaenopsis aphrodite Orchid – a botanical species endemic to Taiwan and the Philippines. The plant is compact, but it produces long stems that can exceed 100 cm in length, bearing 20–30 fragrant flowers with a long lifespan (up to 2 months).
Flower size: 7.5–10 cm
Phalaenopsis aphrodite is very similar to Phalaenopsis amabilis, but differs in small morphological and color variations, and its flowers are slightly smaller.
Synonyms: Phalaenopsis amabilis var. aphrodite
Fragrant flowers: YES
See the care guide for the Phalaenopsis orchid here.
Note for flowering specimens: The flower stems are very long, so there is a risk of damage to or loss of flowers during transport.