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Phalaenopsis stuartiana - fragrant flowers
742,00 Kč
Phalaenopsis stuartiana is an epiphytic species of the genus Phalaenopsis (family Orchidaceae), endemic to the island of Mindanao (Philippines), where it grows in warm, humid forests at altitudes of up to around 300 m.
Botanical characteristics:
- Flowers: Approximately 5-8 cm in diameter. Creamy white, with sulfur-yellow lateral sepals and reddish-brown spots on the lower sepals and lip. Very numerous, up to around 100 flowers on branching spikes up to 1 m long, with a long lifespan. Some collectors describe the fragrance as subtle. Flowers more frequently in the winter-spring season.
- Growth habit: A medium-sized plant with broad, fleshy leaves up to 35 cm long, gray-green marbled on the upper surface and purple on the underside.
- Characteristics: A classic species, related to Phal. schilleriana. Valued for its marbled leaves and abundant flowering. The nobilis and punctatissima forms are sought after by collectors.
Substrate recommendation: Phalaenopsis substrate
The ceramic pot is not included in the price.