Phal.Liodoro care&parents

[Ed b]

Hi all
I just recieved a Phal. Liodoro from my daughter and would like to know if the care is any different than other Phals. asit has light golored leaves and appears to have either violica or bellina in the background,myreason for asking about parents.
Ed b

[cb977]

Hi Ed

I checked Orchidwiz and do not see Phal Liodoro listed. It must be a non-registered plant so it's parentage is unavailable.

We'd love to see a pic...and hear more about any other chids you have

if you need help with anything, let us know

[Dorothy]

Phal Liodoro does exist - Phalaenopsis Liodoro - Orchids of The World
I remember this one from a while back .. (don't ask me how ) Let me check out past threads ...
I would treat it like any other Phal ..

[cb977]

I wonder why it's not in Orchidwiz

[Dorothy]

Sue - It may not be recognized or registered with the RHS ..??
I found this -
"Phal. Phalaenopsis Liodoro parents Phal. Deventeriana x P. violacea"
from Translated version of http://www.dieorchideenecke.de/html/liodoro.html
and
Bayer Garden

[Ed b]

Susanne;
The picture is in the member gallery and thank you all for such prompt replys.The only info I could find on it is that it is aGerman made cross.Also a list of the types of orchids I have is in my profile.
Ed b

[Ed b]

Dorothy;
Thankyou all again for all the replys and the info.My only other concern was that I had read somewhere that the care of the Violacea and its siblings was different from the other phals,ie to be kept moist at all times?
Ed b

[Dorothy]

I have 3 violacea crosses .. and I don't treat them any different than my other phal hybrids and they are happy and healthy
Our growing conditions maybe very different also .. I grow mine indoors in a western exposure window away from any direct sunrays ... I keep a fan blowing on them in the summer as temps can go as high as 90°F .. humidity in the summer is greater than in the winter so they stay a bit moister this time of the year .. I water or fertilize at least once a week .. but check on those days where the temps climb high over a period of time. Mine are in medium grade bark with a bit of sphag moss on top to provide some moisture to the aerials ..

The links I posted do discuss what others provide for their Liodoro ..

Do you know where your daughter picked up this Phal .. I have admired it for a long time

[Dorothy]

There does seem to be some controversy over the Liodoro name - check out this conversation - Phal. Liodoro - Mombu the Orchids Forum
As Phal. Deventeriana x P. violacea = Phal Sweet Memory - see here - Phalaenopsis Sweet Memory

Will orchid confusion ever end ?

[Ed b]

Dorothy;
She got it at Gainans nursery in Billings Mt. The tag from the grower is Westerlay Orchids out of Carpinteria,Ca.Ihope this helps you.
Ed b