There’s no getting around the enduring popularity of the Phalaenopsis orchid and it’s not difficult to see why; it is low maintenance, easy to care for and capable of flowering for weeks, if not months, on end.
Native across the southern hemisphere from India to Australia, although the majority are found in Indonesia and the Philippines, there are approximately 70 species of Phalaenopsis. The name is from the Ancient Greek word phalaina or kind of moth, and opsis which means ‘like’, hence their common name ‘Moth orchid’.
Mother’s Day is an occasion when these moth orchids fly out of the door, so to make sure that your customers get the best out of them, here are the answers to some common Phalaenopsis questions.
