phalaenopsis
noun
phal·ae·nop·sis
ˌfa-lə-ˈnäp-səs 
plural phalaenopsis also phalaenopses
ˌfa-lə-ˈnäp-ˌsēz
: any of a genus (Phalaenopsis) of ornamental epiphytic orchids of southeastern Asia and Australia having fleshy leaves and large showy flowers with broad lateral petals
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Palomares recommends braided bamboo and phalaenopsis orchid.
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Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
Moth orchids, also called phalaenopsis orchids, which are commonly sold by florists and big box stores, can last for a couple of months, says Justin Kondrat, lead horticulturist at the Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection in Suitland, Maryland.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2024
One of the central, and first, installations that the visitor encounters is, in fact, a magnification of the illustration that appeared on the scroll—a glorious tidal wave of phalaenopsis that looms over the visitor.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2023
Your phalaenopsis, often called a moth orchid, may take a short rest but can be back in bloom in a few months.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2023
Many phalaenopsis orchids are gifted in containers without adequate drainage.
—Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 1 Jan. 2022
Brighten up a meditation corner in someone’s home with a phalaenopsis orchid from Just Add Ice.
—Joni Sweet, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2021
Customers can choose single-variety or mixed bouquets, which might feature timeless favorites like king protea, O’Hara roses and phalaenopsis orchids, along with a few varieties endemic to the continent, including golden wattles, boronias, flannel flowers and callicarpas.
—New York Times, 4 May 2021
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Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025
Moth orchids, also called phalaenopsis orchids, which are commonly sold by florists and big box stores, can last for a couple of months, says Justin Kondrat, lead horticulturist at the Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection in Suitland, Maryland.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2024
One of the central, and first, installations that the visitor encounters is, in fact, a magnification of the illustration that appeared on the scroll—a glorious tidal wave of phalaenopsis that looms over the visitor.
—Chloe Schama, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2023
Your phalaenopsis, often called a moth orchid, may take a short rest but can be back in bloom in a few months.
—Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2023
Many phalaenopsis orchids are gifted in containers without adequate drainage.
—Tom MacCubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 1 Jan. 2022
Brighten up a meditation corner in someone’s home with a phalaenopsis orchid from Just Add Ice.
—Joni Sweet, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2021
Customers can choose single-variety or mixed bouquets, which might feature timeless favorites like king protea, O’Hara roses and phalaenopsis orchids, along with a few varieties endemic to the continent, including golden wattles, boronias, flannel flowers and callicarpas.
—New York Times, 4 May 2021
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