Phalaenopsis aphrodite Rchb.f. is a plant species in the Orchidaceae family, belonging to the genus Phalaenopsis. The Greek meaning of Phalaenopsis is "orchid that resembles a butterfly", and its flowers dance like butterflies, hence the name. The flowers of Phalaenopsis resemble butterflies spreading their wings, with wide circular petals and a variety of colors. They are commonly found in white, pink, purple, and multicolored varieties. The inflorescence is slender and graceful, and a single branch can bloom several to more than ten flowers, arranged symmetrically. The leaves are thick and fleshy, dark green in color, smooth on the surface, and the aerial roots are thick and exposed, suitable for epiphytic characteristics. Its main value lies in its ornamental, economic, and cultural aspects. It is not only a high-end indoor potted plant and a great gift for festivals, symbolizing purity and happiness, but also an important economic crop in the flower industry.
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