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Monday, 15 February 2016

Phalaenopsis sumatrana jungle orchid

Phalaenopsis sumatrana is a medium-sized, short stem epiphytic orchid, covered with large overlapping oval leaves.

The flower petals are waxy or fleshy and mildly fragrant.  The stems (inflorescence) are about 12" long, with bracts spaced along their length. From each of the bracts sprouts a single flower of brown, white and rust yellow, with multiple flowers lined up along the end of the inflorescence- wiki

Phalaenopsis sumatrana is a species of orchid endemic to peninsular Thailand, Vietnam and southern Sumatra. As well  found in Malaysia.


Sumatrana is one of the more rare Phal. species, don’t cut the spikes, they can bloom for more than a  year and young plants can easily form on the inflorescence.

Phal sumatrana - from orchid species image with thanks


sumatrana- understandingtropicalorchids image with thanks

Phalaenopsis sumatrana - 1 stem selling @ us 45, inclusive of express courier service. Please email me for further details.

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