Very excited to finally be able to bloom this
Phalaenopsis cochlearis that's been growing here for about three years now. The first thing I noticed was that it's quite fragrant, very much like orange blossoms to me, but others have described it as lemony. It's a really cool flower and is my new favorite species!
This species has a purported limited range in Sarawakian Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia, and according to the Nortons from Orchidview,
Phal. cochlearis may already be extinct in the wild. It's not the best news, but reminds us of the importance of keeping this species in cultivation.
Phalaenopsis cochlearis
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