Phalaenopsis appendiculata

Synonyms: Polychilos appendiculata (Shim 1982), Doritis appendiculata (T. Yukawa & K. Kita, 2005), Grussia appendiculata (M. Wolff, 2007)

Origins: Malaysia

My Note: In the series of utterly cute plants, here's one that I absolutely adore.

Firstly, it's tiny, and let's be honest, it's small, it's cute.

Of course, knowing me, I would say the same thing about many Phalaenopsis, but this one is truly a micro plant.

It barely measures 6 cm in diameter, which is a very decent size for a Phalaenopsis appendiculata, currently with 2 spikes. Note that the hybrids with this plant are stunning and floriferous.

How I Grow It: It's bare-rooted on a cork plaque with fertilizer at each watering, all under 90% humidity with ventilation between 24 and 28 degrees Celsius (75-82 degrees Fahrenheit).

Some have managed to maintain it potted with bark.

My Recommendations:

1 - Before buying this plant, make sure you have the proper conditions for it.

2 - Then tell yourself that if by chance you find one for sale, see condition 1.

3 - If you meet conditions 1 & 2, go for it!