The Phalaenopsis "Big Lip" orchid is a striking hybrid distinguished by a large, fully expanded lip that resembles the flower's other petals in both shape and size. This unique mutation transforms the standard "boat-shaped" lip into an elegant, flat surface, giving the bloom the appearance of a hovering butterfly. The combination of this large lip and a genetic tendency for the flower spike to branch makes this variety a favorite among collectors; with proper care, it can produce lush, multi-tiered cascades of blossoms.
Due to a mutation, the petals of the labellum flare outwards. The flower itself often appears larger than a standard Phalaenopsis, owing to its rounded contours.
"Big Lip" group varieties tend to activate dormant buds on their flower spikes, producing side shoots (branches). This results in a so-called "multiflora" or cascading bloom.
To encourage branching after the main flowering wave, the flower stalk is not cut down to the base; instead, it is shortened to about 1–1.5 cm above the last viable (dormant) bud.
The Phalaenopsis "Big Lip" orchid is a striking hybrid distinguished by a large, fully expanded lip that resembles the flower's other petals in both shape and size. This unique mutation transforms the standard "boat-shaped" lip into an elegant, flat surface, giving the bloom the appearance of a hovering butterfly.
ReplyDeleteThe combination of this large lip and a genetic tendency for the flower spike to branch makes this variety a favorite among collectors; with proper care, it can produce lush, multi-tiered cascades of blossoms.
Due to a mutation, the petals of the labellum flare outwards. The flower itself often appears larger than a standard Phalaenopsis, owing to its rounded contours.
ReplyDelete"Big Lip" group varieties tend to activate dormant buds on their flower spikes, producing side shoots (branches). This results in a so-called "multiflora" or cascading bloom.
ReplyDeleteTo encourage branching after the main flowering wave, the flower stalk is not cut down to the base; instead, it is shortened to about 1–1.5 cm above the last viable (dormant) bud.
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