Family: Orchidaceae
Countries: Asia, China, Laos, Vietnam
Phalaenopsis gibbosa is a miniature, epiphytic orchid species, which originates from China, Vietnam, and Laos. In the wild, this orchid species inhabits areas that stretch from sea level up to 1000m. Phalaenopsis gibbosa uses trees as its host plant and can be found in both evergreen and broad-leaved forests.
I find that Phalaenopsis gibbosa is a tricky Phalaenopsis species to grow. These orchids enjoy growing in warm to hot conditions, in a very humid environment. Phalaenopsis gibbosa produces very small, pretty white flowers.
Articles that mention Phalaenopsis gibbosa:
- May. 2020 – An update on the equipment inside my Rainforest Terrarium (part two)
- May. 2020 – An update on the Paphiopedilum & Phalaenopsis orchids inside my Rainforest Terrarium (part two)
- Mar. 2020 – An update on the Aerangis, Amesiella, and Angraecum orchids inside my Rainforest Terrarium (part two)
- Mar. 2019 – An update on the Paphiopedilum and Phalaenopsis orchids inside my Rainforest Terrarium
- Mar. 2019 – An update on the Aerangis, Amesiella, and Angraecum orchids inside my Rainforest Terrarium
- Mar. 2019 – An update on the equipment inside my Rainforest Terrarium
- Sep. 2018 – Setting up my new Rainforest Terrarium
- Sep. 2018 – Rainforest Terrarium Planting List
- Aug. 2018 – Mini Miniature Orchids for Terrariums, Vivariums, and Bottle Gardens
- Sep. 2017 – Orchidarium Planting List
- May. 2017 – Phalaenopsis thailandica
- Apr. 2017 – White Orchid BiOrbAir Terrarium Trial
- Apr. 2017 – White Orchid BiOrbAir Terrarium Planting List
- Aug. 2015 – Beautiful Miniature Orchids to Grow in Terrariums
- Nov. 2014 – Planting List for Terrariums and Bottle Gardens


