Phalaenopsis plant named 'osiris'

#The present invention comprises a new and distinct cultivar of Phalaenopsis orchid, hereinafter referred to by the cultivar name ‘Osiris’. The genus Phalaenopsis is a member of the family Orchidaceae.

#Phalaenopsis comprises a genus of about 55 species of herbaceous perennials many of which, or the hybrids thereof, are suitable for cultivation in the home or greenhouse. Phalaenopsis is predominantly epiphytic or rock-dwelling, and is native to tropical Asia, Malay Archipelago and Oceania. The species typically has 2-ranked, fleshy, oblong or elliptic leaves affixed to a short central stem (monopodial growth), which vary in size from 5 to 8 inches to over 2 feet. The leaves may be entirely green or mottled with silver grey.

#Phalaenopsis orchids, often referred to as ‘Moth Orchids’ in the horticultural trade, are frequently used to furnish cut flowers for the florist trade or sold as flowering potted-plants for home or interior scape.

#The accompany photographic illustrations show typical plant and flower characteristics of ‘Osiris’ with colors being as true as possible with illustrations of this type. The photographs were taken approximately noon on Dec. 28, 2001 in Rijswijk, The Netherlands grown under appropriate growing conditions.

#The first drawing shows a 50-week old plant on the left and a close up of the inflorescence to the right.

#The second drawing shows a comparison photo of a 50-month old plant of ‘Osiris’ to the right and the cultivar ‘Artemis’ to the left. The photo in the right upper corner shows a close-up comparison of ‘Artemis (right) and ‘Osiris’ (left). The photo in the right lower corner shows a close-up of the leaves (‘Osiris’ upper and ‘Artemis’ lower).

#All color references are measured against The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Colour Chart. Colors are approximate as color depends on horticultural practices such as light level and fertilization rate, among others, without, however any change in genotype.

#Botanical Classification: Phalaenopsis

#Commercial.—Phalaenopsis c.v. ‘Osiris’.