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[quiltergal]

Send me a PM if you'd like another.

[RJSquirrel]

#2 is miltassia no doubt...good luck

[orchidsamore]

When you are looking for a specific color especially with Phals be sure to buy them when in bloom so you see what you get.

Seed crossing are common in Phals and the colors can vary greatly. Even clones are not 100% accurate but nearly.

Taida Salu, which was mentioned, is an example where when it is used as a parent can throw many harlequin and pheloric flowers in its off spring.

Here is an awarded clone that is the best red I have seen. The photo fails to fully capture the lipstick red that is common.



Vanda are the closest to blue in orchids and you should easily find them for less than $65.

Here is my favorite as it blooms 3-4 times a year in Florida on young plants with 4-5 inch flowers.



Most blue Vanda show this checkered pattern. There are many light blue Vanda in the Vascostylis sub-family, which are small 1- 1 1/2 inch flowers.

[Jeffery]

Originally Posted by orchidsamore

When you are looking for a specific color especially with Phals be sure to buy them when in bloom so you see what you get.

Seed crossing are common in Phals and the colors can vary greatly. Even clones are not 100% accurate but nearly.

Taida Salu, which was mentioned, is an example where when it is used as a parent can throw many harlequin and pheloric flowers in its off spring.

Here is an awarded clone that is the best red I have seen. The photo fails to fully capture the lipstick red that is common.



Vanda are the closest to blue in orchids and you should easily find them for less than $65.

Here is my favorite as it blooms 3-4 times a year in Florida on young plants with 4-5 inch flowers.



Most blue Vanda show this checkered pattern. There are many light blue Vanda in the Vascostylis sub-family, which are small 1- 1 1/2 inch flowers.

I really like this plant, I am going to put it on my X-Mas list.

[I am the duke of dork]

It would seam that you people in the stats have a far wider orchid selection than here in the UK or at least were i live (orchid nurseries included) time to go and hunt further afeild for some true shockers like to ones you have posted!

[Cydo]

hi there,
looks like Miltassia Charles M. Fitch "Izumi"
COS Plant of the Month

[Jeffery]

Originally Posted by Cydo

hi there,
looks like Miltassia Charles M. Fitch "Izumi"
COS Plant of the Month

They sure don't make it easy, no doubt its a Miltassia though.