Phalaenopsis

Phalaenopsis orchids are native to South East Asia; they are beautiful and exotic and are commonly known as phal.

In recent years the popularity of Phalaenopsis has increased steadily. They are easy to grow and will even bloom indoors all year round. They are low maintenance and often recommended for first time growers.

It was the Dutch botanist Karel Lodewijk Blume who established this genus in 1852 when he