Phalaenopsis kapuasensis - seed grown

Phalaenopsis kapuasensis.  Recently described species. A cousin to Phalaenopsis gigantea.

Also known as the Kapuas Hulu Phalaenopsis, is a species of orchid endemic to Borneo.[1] The specific epithet kapuasensis refers to the indonesian locality Kapuas Hulu, from which the type specimen was obtained.

These are seed grown, originated from a nursery in Malaysia to a greenhouse in Taiwan.

Grower tip to this species, keep the plant dry after repotting.  When growth resume (new root tips and leaves), feed with high nitrogen so plant can develop thick leaves like Phal gigantea to be more disease tolerant.

This speices is new to us. It is known to be slower growing. We do not recommend it for growers new to Phalaenopsis or species.

This species is related to Phalaenopsis gigantea. however, plant does not get as large as Phal gigantea - and leaves are thinner, not as broad and long like Phal gigantea.

Flowers are star shape, yellow-green with red markings.