White Orchid changed to colored orchid

[abwebb5]

Hi all, I've never joined anything like this. However, I'm dying to know if anyone can explain how my white orchid of three + years, re-bloomed and is now deep purple , spotted with a tinge of light green and white on the edges??? I'll see if I can attach a pic here...

[gngrhill]

Don't know, but can guess. Maybe it is genetically spotted, but a modifier changed the amount of red. Could be due to mutation or culture changes. I know in breeding horses (which I have done for years) you can have a pinto horse but might be almost totally white or it could be totally brown with limited white. Same cross with same parents can give you any combination of colors.

[Optimist]

quite interesting! I have a sogo something that looks a lot like that which I got about 2 years ago. To have a white orchid turn into something like that is indeed a puzzler!

[Ray]

Personally, I think they're two different plants.

Culture, especially temperature and light levels, can affect the development of red coloration, but I really doubt it would be that big of a difference.

[Subrosa]

Originally Posted by Ray

Personally, I think they're two different plants.

Culture, especially temperature and light levels, can affect the development of red coloration, but I really doubt it would be that big of a difference.

Couldn't say it better myself. I have personally mixed up two plants in the past. While it might not be easy to admit, it is the most likely cause.