Phalaenopsis schilleriana Rchb.f 1860 SUBGENUS
Phalaenopsis SECTION Phalaenopsis Benth 1883
Common Name: Schillers Phalaenopsis
Distribution
& Occurrence:
Luzon and the surrounding islands in the
Philippines @ sea level to 450 meters elevation
The Plant
A large stout epiphyte with large mottled
silvery grey leaves
Blooms in spring on a branching and arching
inflorescence with many fragrant pink flowers
Flowers once year during early or late fall
and flower lasts a few weeks
Cultural
Requirements and Nutrition
Grow in shade with humidity and all year
around watering and fertilization. Grow in a dryer condition and allow to dry
between waterings.
Prefers to be mounted as the leaves can
freely hang and reduce the change of crown rot
Pest
and Diseases
Prone to crown rot, bacterial diseases,
mites and mealy bugs
Bloomed in Mar 2015
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