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Phalaenopsis hieroglyphica

 The Hieroglyphic Phalaenopsis

The epithet 'hieroglyphica' comes from the cinnamon to purple barring patterns on the petals and sepals of this protected species. Native to the islands of the Philippines, this species is sadly vulnerable to extinction in the wild due to habitat loss and poaching.

Overview

Common Name: The Hieroglyphic Phalaenopsis
Subgenus: Polychilos
Distribution: Philippines
Light: Low-medium
Temperature: Warm-hot
Water: Abundant
Size: Medium
Blooming Season: Spring
Flower size: 5-8cm
Scent: Floral with notes of rose & citrus

Variants:

  • Phal. hieroglyphica var. flava


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