Doritis Orchid

Doritis pulcherrima, from east Asia, is sometimes called Phalaenopsis pulcherrima. It is the only species in its genus. The name comes from the Greek, “dorites; spear,” and refers to the shape of the lip.

Doritis Orchid

Doritaenopsis hybrids are derived from crossing Doritis with Phalaenopsis. Doritis pulcherrima is a highly variable phalaenopsis-like plant. The leathery leaves grow about eight inches long. Long lasting flowers bloom on a tall spike.

Depending on the plant, the flower colors range from a dark purple with orange or bronze spots to an almost white, rosy pink. Flowering time varies. Give Doritis intermediate to warm temperatures, filtered light, and even moisture.

Orchid Types

Anguloa Uniflora Orchid	Lycaste Orchid
Anota violacea, Rhynchostylis violacea Orchid	Maxillaria Houtteana Orchid
Ascocentrum Curvifolium Orchid	Miltonia Orchid
Brassavola Orchid	Odontoglossum Orchid
Bulbophyllum Lobbii Orchid	Oncidium Orchid
Cattleya Orchid	Paphiopedilum Orchid
Chysis Laevis Orchid	Phalaenopsis Orchid
Cycnoches Loddigesii Orchid	Pleurothallis Orchid
Cymbidum Orchid	Renanthera Brookie Chandler Orchid
Dendrobium Orchid	Rhynchostylis Coelestis Orchid
Doritis Orchid	Rodriguezia Secunda Orchid
Epidendrum Orchid	Sophronitella Violacea Orchid
Laelia Orchid	Stanhopea Orchid
Lokhartia Oerstedii Orchid	Vanda Orchid

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