Phalaenopsis fimbriata

Phalaenopsis fimbriata is the most floriferous Phalaenopsis in our collection as it produces multiple flower spikes that flower repeadedly for a couple of years with all flowers opening at once.

This is one of our special plants as it is native to Sarawak (Borneo) where we will be returning in October to continue our work with the Sarawak Schools Orchid Project. (it is also found on the Islands of Java and Sumatra)

Phalaenopsis fimbriata is found growing on trees and limestone cliffs in moss at altitudes from 790-1300m - a habitat we have explored in Sarawak. Here the forest is evergreen and the forest can be very shaded which is why a limestone cliff is an attractive location with more light. The temperatures are lower than at sea level but as we are on the equator this is still a plant that enjoys warm conditions in our IKEA cabinet (min 17C).

The natural habitat experiences rainfall throughout the year and we find that this species enjoys a little more water than most Phalaenopsis.