Phalaenopsis Schilleriana Varieties

[LilyFlower6]

Hello orchid lovers ,

I'm planning on buying a Schilleriana; however, upon doing some research, I've discovered not all Schillerianas look the same. Some have flatter petals and more elongated leaves.

Can anyone who is experienced please explain to me what the differences are among Schillerianas? Which type is the rarest or which one has the most fragrance? Thanks.

[Leafmite]

I chose a Phalaenopsis schilleriana 'Pink butterfly' AM/AOS as it is said to be fragrant, had the leaf pattern and flowers the shade of pink and shape I liked.

Others might find a different clone more appealing, depending on their tastes. Through many generations of selecting for certain flower types or other desirable traits, there is quite a nice variety of these from which to choose. Good luck!

[Louis_W]

I would say that if you are looking for good flower quality find a plant with an award. Here is an example:

Phalaenopsis schilleriana 'Jane' AM/AOS

This plant has been awarded for its flower quality. The bold capitol letters indicate the awrard (sorry if you already know all this)

Another good idea is to get a plant from a reputable grower. I have bought many good plants on ebay, but some growers send you a great plant every time. I don't grow phals so I'll let someone else tell you who those growers are.

As far as how the plant looks, that is very dependent on how you grow it. The levels of light and temperatures have a huge effect on how the leaves are shaped and mottled.

If you want you can post a link to the plant you want to buy and we can help you tell if it looks like a good one or not. Also if the price is fair.