What is name of the orchid shown? What are the white bits on the newly-growing leave?

Question

I will upload three pictures to show the orchid and the white bits.

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Answer 1

This is the Phalaenopsis, or Moth Orchid. The thing in the photo looks like a deformed leaf. This can happen from time to time. Make sure that this gets bright, but filtered light.

This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/orchids/phalaenopsis-orchid-care.htm