ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 16 -- United States Patent no. PP36,698, issued on May 20, was assigned to MICROFLOR N.V. (Lochristi, Belgium).

"Phalaenopsis plant named 'MI02969'" was invented by Febe Flore (Lochristi, Belgium).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct cultivar of Phalaenopsis plant named 'MI02969', characterized by its upright plant habit; relatively compact, semi-erect to arching leaves; strong flowering stems; freely flowering habit with typically about two to three inflorescences per plant, each inflorescence with numerous flowers; orange-colored flowers with purplish red-colored venation; and excellent postproduction longevity."

The patent was filed on Nov. 13, 2024, unde...