Phalaenopsis equestris

Author (Schauer) Rchb.f.

Species 4 awards
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Found in 4 countries
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How to grow Phalaenopsis Care guide from the American Orchid Society
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Care and culture for Phalaenopsis equestris Photos and growing information from the Orchid Species Encyclopedia

Growing conditions

Warm Temperature class
6°C Day/night drop
2,385mm Annual rainfall
Moderate Rainfall pattern

Temperature

21°N Northern Hemisphere
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec13°18°23°28°33°
Day high Night low Range across populations

Rainfall

2,385mm/year
0100200300JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecmm
Jan 24° 17–28 19° 12–21 135mm
Feb 25° 17–29 19° 12–21 122mm
Mar 27° 20–30 21° 14–21 101mm
Apr 29° 22–31 22° 17–23 77mm
May 30° 24–32 23° 19–24 170mm
Jun 31° 29–31 24° 20–25 226mm
Jul 30° 28–31 24° 20–25 244mm
Aug 30° 28–31 24° 20–25 268mm
Sep 30° 26–30 24° 19–24 317mm
Oct 29° 23–30 23° 18–23 324mm
Nov 27° 21–29 22° 16–23 239mm
Dec 25° 18–28 20° 13–22 164mm

Bloom Season

Based on 101 Phalaenopsis awards. Showing genus-level data.

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Awards

CCC / OCNZ 2023 'Ruru'
83.33 points
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HCC / OCNZ 2011 'Lin'
79.08 points Exhibited by Aida Booth
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Photo: Australian Orchid Council
AM / AOC 2001 'Ruth'
80.00 points Exhibited by Wessely C. QLD 11 July 2001 Gold Coast Show
Measurements
Flower size 36 × 34 mm Petals 19 × 12 mm Dorsal sepal 19 × 11 mm Lateral sepals 20 × 11 mm Lip 18 × 10 mm
6 inflorescences 68 flowers 21 buds

Segments purple 78C edged white. Labellum red-purple 72B with yellow-orange 17B (centre). Six inflorescences; total 68 flowers/ 21 buds.

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HCC / AOC 1989 'Klara'
75.90 points Exhibited by Smart K. QLD 13 November 1989
Measurements
Flower size 36 × 31 mm Petals 15 × 9 mm Dorsal sepal 17 × 9 mm Lateral sepals 17 × 9 mm Lip 16 × 8 mm

Petals and sepals red purple 64D. Labellum red purple 78A. AJ

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Award Comparison

MeasurementAM/AOC 2001 'Ruth'HCC/AOC 1989 'Klara'
Flower size36 × 34 mm36 × 31 mm
Petals19 × 12 mm15 × 9 mm
Dorsal sepal19 × 11 mm17 × 9 mm
Lateral sepals20 × 11 mm17 × 9 mm
Lip18 × 10 mm16 × 8 mm
Flower count68-
Inflorescences6-

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