Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi (syn. Phal. lamelligera) intensément parfumé

Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi (syn. Phal. lamelligera) - Discovered in India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, the Nicobar Islands, Malaysia, Java, Borneo, Sumatra, and the Philippines, this plant grows in exposed lowland locations, on low vegetation in fairly open areas or in dense riverine forests at altitudes between 200 and 1000 meters. It is a small-sized epiphyte or lithophyte, adapted to warm to moderate temperatures. It has a short stem wrapped by overlapping leaf bases and fleshy leaves. It blooms on a lateral flower stalk, 9 to 42 cm long, with many flowers (7-12). The flowers, which are fragrant and long-lasting, can appear at any time of the year, but more frequently in spring and autumn. It is recommended to keep the flower stalks as long as they are green, as the plant usually blooms again on the same stalk. It has sequential blooming.

This species can be mounted or planted in a coarse medium with free drainage, requiring partial shade, high humidity, and a distinct dry period during winter.

Flower size: 3-5 cm

Fragrant flowers: YES - strong scent

See the care guide for Phalaenopsis orchids here.

Note: The ‘Plants with defects’ stage may have leaves with defects (cut, sunburned, scarred), missing leaves, underdeveloped root system.