My first orchid - Orchid Board

Emma · #1 07-20-2008, 12:01 AM

I bought my first Phal (a lovely pink NOID) on June 23, 2007. It has been blooming beautifully ever since. I had flowers all through the winter and spring and now the summer. Is this normal?

I have several more small Phals and a new one in bloom, but I really love that first one.

Ray · #2 07-20-2008, 09:54 AM

A strong, mature plant, given the proper conditions and treatment, can stay in bloom almost continually. You're apparently doing things right!

There will come a point when it runs out of energy, but enjoy it until then.

Roly0217 · #3 07-20-2008, 11:15 AM

Emma and

to the OB !!! Some of my Phals have been in bloom for about 6 months now and they blooms seem to be staying for a while. Enjoy it while it flower. Happy Growing !!!!

peggypugsmom · #4 07-20-2008, 12:37 PM

Hello...I've been catching on to the nick names for the various types of orchids, but I think I missed the NOIDS..please explain...and thanks..Eileen

Roly0217 · #5 07-20-2008, 12:42 PM

Eileen the NOIDs are those that lack and ID tag therefore NO ID.

peggypugsmom · #6 07-20-2008, 12:48 PM

Roly: Thanks... that brings a smile to my face!...I actually own one !.. it was the other purchase (along with my Den) from Home Depot last week...the one that spoke to me the loudest..a large deep pink Phal..NOID...love it!...Eileen

Roly0217 · #7 07-20-2008, 12:52 PM

Eileen I've got my fair share of NOIDs in my collection but that doesn't make them less beautiful or desirable. I love them all.

peggypugsmom · #8 07-20-2008, 12:53 PM

Roly: Regarding your advice yesterday concerning the new spike growing from a node on my naked Phal spike, the one I accidentally snapped off...upon close WILL continue to grow!.. Love your advice and support...thanks again, Eileen

peggypugsmom · #9 07-20-2008, 01:13 PM

Sorry Roly...I somehow lost a few words..."upon close"...examination, there remains a tiny piece still "growing out of the node..I only broke off the tip..though the largest section....I assume that piece "WILL..." makes it easier with the whole message...thanks Eileen

tomancreed · #10 07-22-2008, 12:03 AM

Emma,
I also have a fairly large P. Yu Pin Panda its been in bloom for about 6 months now and it still seems to be going strong. I have had people tell me I should cut the shoots because its not healthy to have them bloom that long. It sure looks happy to me so I am going to just see what happens it seems like the natural thing to do. Let nature take its course.