Phalaenopsis orchids, commonly called moth orchids, are one of the most popular orchids because they are easy to grow and care for as a houseplant. They often bear multiple flower buds on arching stems, which can last for two to three months. If cared for properly, Phalaenopsis orchids live for 15 to 20 years in your home. This is a captivating genus of orchids in the Orchidaceae family, comprising 70 around species. These orchids are native to Southeast Asia including countries like the Philippines, Indonesia, Taiwan and Australia. They are predominantly found in tropical and subtropical regions, thriving in lowland forest and on the trunk of threes where they growas epiphytes - plants that derive moisture and nutrients from air and rain, not from soil.
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