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moth orchid

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Noun1.moth orchid - any of various orchids of the genus Phalaenopsis having often drooping glossy broad obovate or oval leaves usually dark green flushed purple or mottled grey and silvermoth orchid - any of various orchids of the genus Phalaenopsis having often drooping glossy broad obovate or oval leaves usually dark green flushed purple or mottled grey and silver
orchid, orchidaceous plant - any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
genus Phalaenopsis, Phalaenopsis - genus of ornamental epiphytic orchids of Asia and Australia
butterfly plant, Phalaenopsis amabilis - orchid having large elliptic to obovate fleshy leaves and fragrant pink-and-white flowers dotted with red


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5) Easy orchids Moth orchids (phalaenopsis) are popular as a houseplant.
95 Hardcover SB409 Phalaenopsis or moth orchids are now found in supermarkets as well as specialty nurseries, reflecting their popularity and ease of care.
Mrs Carter from Lepton has an orchid that, by the sounds of the description in the letter, is probably a moth orchid, Phalanopsis.
 
 
 
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