Hi Peggy! Moth orchid is the common name for the genre Phalaeonopsis. So basically any Phal. can also be called a Moth orchid. A Phal type Den. is really a Dendrobium with flowers that somewhat resemble a Phal. I personally don't really see the similarity but that's just me. Taxonomy is enough to make experienced growers cross their eyes! :lol:

Thanks for the info Terri...I looked up in my only orchid book after my post last eve (Understanding Orchids by William Cullina) there's a pic of a Phal "Symphony White" they say is classic moth..the reference I could find..it looks a weeeeee bit different from the rest I've seen..as for Den...that is confusing..would have to see them side by side to maybe see a difference! thanks for your help. eileen

I don't really think the resemble one another either!

Adlemsi, I have the same problem...out running errands and decide to just "stop by" the garden section. I usually find some way to talk myself out of it, if they aren't tagged or I won't be going right home (thus leaving the new baby in the car), but that doesn't always work. However, if the 'chid is on sale or just drop dead gorgeous the rational thoughts stop! As for the rearranging, I just found some more boards to use, and I think this weekend may find me orchid hunting (it's got to be somewhat small though to disguise as being new to my b/f).

Ross, I didn't even consider there being damage to anything other then the orchids either! Haha...


Lene, Sorry about the Phal. You must be a very concerned momma to dream about the incident! My dreams are more about being in orchid paradises or nurseries!

:idea: I'm actually thinking of getting a taller bookcase to move some bins off a 48" wide 4-shelf unit I have over my computer desk. :hmm Then I can arrange all my orchids on it and have room for more!! :drool: I just need to figure out how to have more money available to buy more orchids :scratchhead: