Phalaenopsis micholitzii

Phalaenopsis micholitziiSpecies from the Philippines. Small to medium sized species, warm growing species. Plants are seedlings in 2" pots.

Leaves also come out a peach color and fade to bright green

This species is rarely offered as domestically-produced seed stock

Photos are of one of the plants available but sale is grower’s choice from available plants

terrarium suitable species whose leaves start out heart-shaped but go through an ontogenic change to a more trilobed form at maturity

This form originates from Ecuador but is not to be confused with the "mini" form that is also from Ecuador

it's no surprise that this plant is always in demand

That's why you see damaged leaf edges and why they're rumored to be so "sensitive to shipping"

New species from Ecuador

Blooming size specimens of this miniature species from the Philippines

While not closely related to other species termed "Jewel Orchids" (Subtribe Goodyearinae)

Flowers can cover the plant on a well-grown specimen

but it is extremely popular among terrarium enthusiasts for the intense purple color and extremely fuzzy