Effects of Plant Size, Temperature, and Light Intensity on Flowering of Phalaenopsis Hybrids in Mediterranean Greenhouses

Table 1

Normal plant and flower stem characteristics and optimal size for flowering in the 3 Phalaenopsis hybrids used in Experiment 1 (effects of plant size).

	Large (“Sogo Yukidian V3”)	Medium (“Chain Xen Diamond”)	Small (“Pinlong Cheris”)
Plant height (cm)	70	50	30
Flower width (cm)	Large (12)	Medium (9)	Small (5.5)
Flower colour	White	Mottled white	Pink
Optimal size (leaves/plant)	5	7	5
Production purpose	Cut stem/potted blooming plant	Potted blooming plant	Potted blooming plant