First bloom Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi

Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi is a rather widespread species in South East Asia and is also found on Borneo. This species is generally the easier one to grow among the sister species in this complex but remains a challenge my current home-growing setup. They generally flower gregariously and continuously when given lots of light, warmth and water.

This is the first blooming of a selfing of a line-bred cultivar that has taken many years to acclimate to the growing conditions. The upside is that this flower does have good color, petal size and is very flat compared to the wild species. It's also quite fragrant, which is always a plus when growing Phalaenopsis species!

Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi