Variety traits

Phalaenopsis flower stalk

Phalaenopsis Bl.

The Phalaenopsis flower stalk is a key morphological trait in variety testing, characterized by its length, branching, and shape.

In the reference 427 varieties crop Moth Orchid, where this is mentioned in the description.

Within the framework of DUS testing, the Phalaenopsis flower stalk is evaluated according to standardized UPOV protocols. For quantitative and qualitative characteristics such as length, branching, and curvature, metric indicators and scoring scales are applied. The evaluation is carried out on a group of 20 plants under greenhouse conditions over two flowering seasons.

Flower stalk indicators depend on the variety type: in standard large-flowered varieties, the length reaches 70–100 cm, whereas in mini-varieties it does not exceed 30 cm. An important varietal trait is the type of inflorescence, for example, pronounced branching in multiflora types. In cultivation, the flower stalk serves as an indicator of the active growth phase, determining breeding priorities for cut flowers or pot plant production.

General information about the subject — on the page Peduncle.

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Varieties of Moth Orchid mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.