Friday, August 25, 2006

Phalaenopsis Maki Watanabe



This is my favorite Phal hybrid and the only Phal I actually own. The flowers are 4" across, making it one of the most showy phals. Phalaenopsis are considered the easiest orchid to grow and the best beginner's orchid; personally if you live in a temperate area I think Bletilla are the easiest orchids to grow. Phals though as far as tropical orchids go are the best first orchid, as long as you do not purchase one from a home store... these orchids are usually in rough shape and even if they aren't they are always potted in moss which makes them very easy to overwater and kill for the beginner. Get one from a reputable nursery.

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