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Variety traits

Phalaenopsis flower color

Phalaenopsis Bl.

A diagnostic trait in DUS testing of Phalaenopsis, assessed according to international UPOV protocols using the RHS chart and the CIELab system.

In the reference 95 varieties crop Moth Orchid, where this is mentioned in the description.

The evaluation of Phalaenopsis color is performed on fully open flowers when at least 50% of the inflorescence has bloomed. The examination covers the inner side of the petals, sepals, lip, and column. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) color chart serves as the primary tool for shade recording, while the CIELab coordinate system is used for the quantitative analysis of anthocyanin pigment accumulation.

In breeding, color is defined as a combination of the primary and secondary colors, such as spots or stripes. Genetic studies focus on managing the expression of the PeMYB2, PeF3H, and PeDFR genes to obtain new patterns. During the examination for distinctness, uniformity, and stability (DUS) of varieties, a key requirement is the preservation of species-specific color characteristics, which allows for the differentiation of natural traits from artificial coloring.

General information about the subject — on the page Flower color.

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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.

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

2 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

2 records

PHALFAUF

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

2 records

Grissini

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Schoone Rene

NL
3 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Van Swieten Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus

2 records

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Van Swieten Martinus Nicolaas Gerardus

2 records

YH0411

Withdrawn

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Young Home Orchid Co. Ltd.

2 records

Summerion

Withdrawn

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Orchideen-Bremkens KG

1 record

Illusionista

Withdrawn

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

René Schoone

1 record

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

1 record

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

NL
2 records

Chelsion

Active

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Sion B.V.

1 record

Silk Dreams

Withdrawn

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Cornelis J.N.W. van Velzen

1 record

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

1 record

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Floricultura B.V.

NL
1 record

High Voltage

Application submitted

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Cornelis J.N.W. van Velzen

1 record

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Champion Flora Co., Ltd / Hui Mei Lu

NL
1 record

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

1 record

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Anthura B.V.

1 record

Ponte Vecchio

Withdrawn

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

René Schoone

1 record

Phalaenopsis Bl. · Moth Orchid

Orchideen-Bremkens KG

1 record