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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