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phalaenopsis

[ fal-uh-nop-sis ]

noun

plural phalaenopsis.
  1. any of various epiphytic orchids of the genus Phalaenopsis, native to tropical Asia, having clusters of showy, variously colored flowers.


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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of phalaenopsis1

< New Latin (1825), equivalent to Greek 辫丑谩濒 ( l ) ain ( a ) moth + -opsis -opsis; reflecting the popular name moth orchid
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He recommends using a potting mix labeled for Phalaenopsis orchids, which are also epiphytic.

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Each greenhouse is packed with orchids of every shape, size and color, from the tiny yellow Platystele misasiana to the large magenta Phalaenopsis gigantea.

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A profusion of white Phalaenopsis orchids decorated the sanctuary and a kilted Los Angeles Police Department piper played as Riordan鈥檚 widow, children and grandchildren filed into the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels.

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These indoors-only Phalaenopsis orchids are ubiquitous at Trader Joe鈥檚 and other markets, but 鈥渨e鈥檙e not orchid doctors,鈥 Alice said.

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Paul said, simply, that Phalaenopsis orchids are good for indoors, but don鈥檛 expect them to live very long.

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