Moth Orchid
コチョウラン（胡蝶蘭） ・ Phalaenopsis aphrodite
The traditional meaning of Moth Orchid (Phalaenopsis aphrodite, Orchidaceae) is “Happiness flying to you, pure love.”
Flower meaning
Happiness flying to you, pure love
Phalaenopsis means “moth-like,” and the Japanese name likens the blooms to butterflies in flight — the origin of its “happiness flying to you” reading.
Botanical facts
- Botanical name
- Phalaenopsis aphrodite
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Typical color
- White
- Season
- Year-round (greenhouse)
About flower meanings
There is no official standard for flower meanings — they differ by country, era and source. We list only widely shared readings, and note in the text where sources disagree. Botanical names and families follow standard plant taxonomy. About our data
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