Name: Phalaenopsis pulcherrima var. regnieriana (Rchb.f.) O.Gruss & W.E.Higgins
Etymology:
The genus name Phalaenopsis is derived from Greek and means "moth-like". The specific epithet pulcherrima means "very beautiful". The variety name regnieriana honors the French orchid collector M. Régnier, who sent plants from Thailand to Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach.
Synonyms:
Phalaenopsis regnieriana Rchb.f.
Doritis regnieriana (Rchb.f.) Holttum
Doritis pulcherrima var. regnieriana (Rchb.f.) Aver.
Phalaenopsis esmeralda f. regnieriana (Rchb.f.) J.J.Sm.
Phalaenopsis regnieriana f. aurea Biais, Falcin. & Lafarge

From seed
First description:
The plant was first described in 1887 by Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach as Phalaenopsis regnieriana. In 2017, it was classified as a variety of Phalaenopsis pulcherrima.
Origin / Distribution:
The variety originates from Thailand.
Location / Habitat:
It grows predominantly terrestrially or lithophytically in moist, tropical habitats. The plants occur in well-ventilated but permanently moist locations.
Description & Notes:
Phalaenopsis pulcherrima var. regnieriana is a compactly growing orchid with a short stem and elongated, robust leaves. The upright inflorescences can protrude significantly above the leaves and bear numerous flowers. The flowers are usually pink to purple in color and have a distinctly shaped lip.

In cultivation, it prefers warm conditions, high humidity, bright to lightly filtered light, and good air movement. The substrate should remain evenly moist, while also providing good drainage.