Butterfly Orchid (Phalaenopsis aphrodite Rchb. F.) belongs to the Orchidaceae familyPhalaenopsis orchidsNative to subtropical rainforest regions, this is an epiphytic orchid. The butterfly orchid's thick, white aerial roots are exposed around the leaves, serving not only to absorb nutrients from the air but also to facilitate growth and photosynthesis. During the new year season, the plant produces long flower stems from the leaf axils, bearing flowers that resemble butterflies in flight, greatly favored by flower enthusiasts and known as the "Queen of Exotic Orchids."