Doritaenopsis

Doritaenopsis (abbreviated Dtps. in the horticultural trade[1]) is the nothogenus that contains all hybrids between the orchid genera Doritis and Phalaenopsis (Dor × Phal).

× Doritaenopsis
Flower of Doritaenopsis 'Dorado'
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Monocots
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Orchidaceae
Subfamily:
Epidendroideae
Tribe:
Vandeae
Subtribe:
Aeridinae
Genus:
× Doritaenopsis

Cultivation

A Doritaenopsis and a Phalaenopsis will appear to the casual observer as the same orchid. And they are cultured the same, except that the spikes should not be automatically cut as they will often use the same main spike for a second blooming. The Doritis brings more flowers, flowers that last well into summer, sharper colors, and often multiple spikes. The tradeoff is slightly smaller flowers.[2]

References
  1. http://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/pdfs/plant-registration-forms/orchid-name-abbreviations-list.pdf
  2. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-07-14. Retrieved 2014-06-09.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) AOS Beginners guide to Phalaenopsis, Pages 6,7,8


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