Phalaenopsis spp.

Of the most traded orchid is one of the flowering plants of colorful and attractive interior.

 Description:
 
Orchid of tropical origin that fits well into our homes. It is an epiphyte in general, is being developed in the bark of other plants, although there are also litófilas (grown in soil). It has green leaves, alternate, fleshy and elliptical galaxies grow from the base while keeping about 3 or 4 leaves per plant. The roots are thickened and covered with a fluffy fabric called 'sails' that serves to create optimal conditions to perform photosynthesis from the roots and absorption of nutrients.
The flowers of this plant appear in the rods of flowers sprout from the base of the leaf. The flowers have 3 sepals resembling petals.The lower petal is different because it is a fusion of stamens and pistils in a column that forms a structure called the labellum.Their blooms range from 2 or 3 per year are performed on a cut flowers ranging from 3-4 flowers in the poorest cases more than 20 flowers, depending on the care that is this orchid.
 
 
Cultivation and Care:
 
For this plant grows vigorously, you need a place with soft light, like a window facing north to flower abundantly and look beautiful.We also have to adapt a warm temperature of 20 º C and a constant high humidity.
The substrate used to be an especially prepared for epiphytic orchids consisting of shredded bark for its thick roots can absorb nutrients. As the subscriber is not required to pay them so often, they are plants that are adapted to nutrient-poor substrates, so it paid too much can harm the plant.
 
 
Multiplication:
 
Reproduction from seed is very specialized and requires specific installations, so its most common mode of multiplication is division of the seedlings that appear often in the cut flower, called keikis once possess well-developed leaves and roots.
 
 
Trivia:
 
Currently there are many hybrids of this plant with flowers of different colors that go from black to pink through yellow, scratches, stains and even ribbed.
It is also interesting that the flowers despite having no scent or nectar can attract insects by using the significant aspect of the flower a bee, serving as a decoy for other bees go to the alleged bee pollinating the flower.