The Celebes Phalaenopsis
Native to the Indonesian island of Celebes (now known as Sulawesi). This species has exceptionally beautiful silver and dark green mottled leaves, often with a slight purple tinge.
Overview
Common Name: The Celebes Phalaenopsis
Subgenus: Phalaenopsis
Distribution: Sulawesi Island, Indonesia
Light: Low-medium
Temperature: Warm-hot growing
Water: Ample year-round
Size: Miniature
Flowering Season: Summer-Autumn
Flower size: 2cm
Scent: None
Light: Low-medium
Temperature: Warm-hot growing
Water: Ample year-round
Size: Miniature
Flowering Season: Summer-Autumn
Flower size: 2cm
Scent: None
This species should have year-round watering and full shade. Excess light will result in a reddish-purple hue to the leaves as anthocyanin levels increase.
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