Phalaenopsis Be Tris gx
moth orchid Be Tris gx
Small sized, evergreen, upright growing epiphytic orchid. Broadly oval, green, approximately 10cm long leaves emerge from the centre of the plant. New flowering stems appear from the base of older leaves. This hybrid produces up to 15 small, long lasting flowers on cascading branched racemes up to 30cm long. Flowers measuring 4 - 5 cm in diameter are bilaterally symmetrical, white, flushed pink at the centre and with a dark pink or red prominent lip with yellow centre.
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink White | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink White | |||
| Autumn | Pink White | Green | ||
| Winter | Pink White | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1ABotanical details
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Phalaenopsis are a large genus of species and hybrid mainly epiphytic orchids. Short, upward growing, stem-like rhizomes with no pseudobulbs produce oval, fleshy mid to dark green leaves and flowers in branched racemes from the base of the leaves
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in an open bark-based orchid compost. Provide enough bright filtered light, but keep away from direct mid-day sunlight or heating source. Ideal temperatures are around 17°C at night and 20 - 25 °C during day. Mist aerial roots regularly and water the plant when almost dry - pale, silvery roots are a good indication when to water. Orchid fertiliser can be applied regularly throughout the season. See Phalaenopsis cultivation.
Propagation
Propagation by seed is only possible in controlled laboratory environment. Mature plants may produce sideshoots (keiki) which may be removed and potted separately into orchid propagation mix when the new roots are at least 2cm long
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required. Cut back flowered stem to lower node to encourage further flowering.
Pests
May be susceptible to mealybugs, aphids and scale insects.
Diseases
Generally disease-free; avoid watering centre of the leaf crown, to prevent bacterial rots
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