Hybrid Orchids Introduction

Phalaenopsis orchids can be a variety of different colors because the majority of these orchids today are hybrids. The phalaenopsis has become so popular on a global level that many States and countries are producing them on a commercial level because the demand is constantly growing.
More people are interested in purchasing this orchid because it is not only simple to take care of with consistent care, but it is also a rewarding plant that stays in bloom for a long period of time from winter through spring. Orchids originally were only available at speciality orchid shows or floral shops but now it is possible to find them at grocery stores, hardware stores, and even farmer’s markets.
The growing demand for phalaenopsis orchids has inspired different hybrids to be incorporated into the species. There are the standard hybrids which include the large white, pink, or striped flowers. These are the most common amongst the phalaenopsis orchid. There are also different colors that include red, orange, and yellow, as well as different patterns including spots or bars. The varieties can be simply ‘mixed and matched’ to please the consumer who not only wants to purchase an orchid, but one that has individuality based on its appearance.
Certain hybrids vary in size. The largest of the phalaenopsis hybrids are specific forms of the white flowered plants as well as the pink flowered plants. These plants can grow up to twenty five-inch flowers, which means the stem is long enough and sturdy enough to hold twenty large flowers. This basically means that one of these popular hybrids can be very large because of the fact that it is monopodial, or one, upright growing stem.
Some hybrids are smaller with an abundant number of smaller flowers. These hybrids usually include the brighter flowers that might have different patterns. These hybrids originally started with a standard large, white phalaenopsis orchid crossed with a brighter, more unusual orchid. They produce a smaller plant that has dominant bright colors, but the same shape of the phalaenopsis.