These are Phalaenopsis Hybrids that occur in the wild Natural hybridsSeed parentPollen ParentDistribution Phalaenopsis × amphitrite sanderiana stuartiana Philippines Phalaenopsis × gersenii sumatrana violacea Borneo, Sumatra Phalaenopsis × intermedia aphrodite equestris Philippines Phalaenopsis × leucorrhoda aphrodite schilleriana Philippines Phalaenopsis × rothschildiana … This group is about the 50+ species of Phalaenopsis and its primary hybrids. Most of the phalaenopsis plants offered for sale are ­hybrids, the results of many generations of breeding from species plants that are native to eastern Asia. This information is compiled from the data of the plant’s country of origin (or that of its parents for hybrids), it is therefore only indicative, the plants having the ability to adapt to their environment (within the limits of reasonableness). Phalaenopsis schilleriana flowers are often fragrant, they’re vigorous plants, and the flowers really embrace that “moth orchid” look. Subgenus Phalaenopsis Section Phalaenopsis with their broad-petaled flowers, are the species in the background of most of today's modern white and pink-flowered hybrids and include Phalaenopsis amabilis, P. aphrodite, P. x leucorrhoda, P. schilleriana and P. sanderiana. Phalaenopsis schilleriana primary hybrids: x amabilis: Rothschildiana: x amboinensis: Schillambo Above all, the leaves are spectacular with their mottled-leaf banding and patterns which makes them desirable even when the plants are not in bloom. STEPHEN R. BATCHELOR A revolution in Phalaenopsis hybridizing began in the 1960's.Phalaenopsis species previously little-used in breeding caught the attention of hybrid­izers. The spectacular, winter-flowering white and pink flowers we see most often are the descendants of several species … The influence of these lesser-known species began to be seen in hybrids whose flowers were unusually colored and patterned. Beginner's Series 21 - Phalaenopsis Part 2. The genus Phalaenopsis is one of the most popular orchids that is in cultivation around the world. No complex hybrids or non-Phalaenopsis … Photos of near-primary hybrids are also accepted and appreciated.