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Paraphalaenopsis
serpentilingua
All four species
of of Paraphalaenopsis are native to Borneo. They like it warm, shaded
but bright and moistbut not too wet. We grow all of ours mounted
on cork plaques. Serpentilingua is the smallest of the genus. Its common
name is the serpent orchid or serpents tongue,
due to its forked lip (though when you look at them, it seems that it
could also be from the long, pendulous terete leaves). They produce short
inflorescences with up to six rather long-lasting flowers. Weve
read that they are fragrant...but honestly didnt notice it. We have
them hanging rather high (well above nose level). They are interesting,
unusual and BEAUTIFUL!!!
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