Spatula is a Phalaenopsis aphrodite, commonly called Aphrodite's phalaenopsis · Moth orchid.
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Watered and rotated toward the sun.
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About this plant
Common name
Aphrodite's phalaenopsis · Moth orchid
Scientific name
Phalaenopsis aphrodite
Sun
Bright filtered light; shade from harsh midday sun
Water
Keep evenly moist; slight drying between waterings
Soil
Medium-grade fir bark or sphagnum orchid mix
Nickname
Spatula
Fun facts
- Its species name honors Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty.
- It grows wild in Taiwan's southern forests, including on Orchid Island (Lanyu).
- A single well-grown plant can carry dozens of flowers on branching spikes.
- Together with P. amabilis it is a key parent behind most white hybrid moth orchids.
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