Phalaenopsis

Die Orchideen der Gattung Phalaenopsis erfreuen sich aufgrund ihrer Blütenpracht, ihrer Blühfreudigkeit und ihrer recht unkomplizierten Kultur zunehmender Beliebtheit. Das Buch beschreibt alle in Kultur befindlichen Arten der Gattung Phaelenopsis, dazu sind wissenswerte geschichtliche Notizen eingeflochten. Es gibt einen ausführlichen Überblick über den Stand der heutigen Züchtung und damit über die Fülle an farbenprächtigen Hybriden, die bei vielen Pflanzenfreunden als Malaien- oder Falterblumen ihren Platz auf Fensterbänken oder in Kleingewächshäusern gefunden haben. Ausführlicher Raum wird der Kultur und Pflege der Pflanzen gewidmet. Interessant sind die Kriterien der Orchideen-Bewertung und -Auszeichnung. Das Buch ist durchgehend farbig illustriert. Englisch. Phalaenopsis. This orchid genus with its colourful flowers is so easy to cultivate that it gains more and more popularity. The book describes all cultivated species, enriched with historical notes. Details on the numerous hybrids which are available today are followed by information on cultivation and caretaking of these fascinating orchids. Phalaenopsis - that’s the epitome for tropical-exotic beauty of flowers. This orchid - as known as Malay-Flower / Moth-Flower (in Germany. ) -becomes more and more popular because of the fascinating blooms, the frequency of flowering and the easy handling. This book provides information about all species, which can be cultured, about progress in breeding and the numerous hybrids, which are cultivated by many orchid-friends at home or in the greenhouse. There are detailed chapters about culture and caretaking of the plants, enriched with historical notes. The advanced orchid-friend might be interested in the different criteria of classification of judgement. All species are described with aspects to botany and gardening, 160 colour photos and several drawings included. Both authors are recommended orchid-experts and their favourite are Phalaenopsis. They are active members of the German Orchid Society and editors of the famous magazine „Die Orchidee“. Apart from this job, they are active judges on orchid shows. Content: Geographical distribution and natural habitat. Naming. General hints for culture. Diseases and Pests. Propagation. Phalaenopsis - the genus - with classification key. Detailed description of about 50 species (in 9 sections). Registration of hybrids. History of Hybridisation. The genus Doritis. Short descriptions of further genera, which can be crossed with Phalaenopsis. Judging Orchids.