Strange New Leaf on Phal

[boxster1990]

Hi All - first post here. I have a white phal (generic) that I bought back in April. It bloomed for 5 months before entering a growth phase, and the plant's newest leaf (about 5 inches long at this point) has a very odd shape. The leaf's edges almost look crimped - besides the shape, everything else about the leaf looks healthy. Green, glossy - no spotting or anything else. The aerial roots are thriving. Any ideas what the leaf deformation could be symptomatic of?

[fishmom]

Welcome, boxter. It's hard to tell what is going on with a leaf without seeing a picture. You will be able to post pictures after you make 5 posts, so just make a few comments on other posts and then get your picture up. You will get some helpful comments that way.

[jkofferdahl]

As you describe it, it sounds like a normal leaf. Not all Phal leaves are flat. However, I agree that a picture would be helpful.

[boxster1990]

Originally Posted by fishmom

Welcome, boxter. It's hard to tell what is going on with a leaf without seeing a picture. You will be able to post pictures after you make 5 posts, so just make a few comments on other posts and then get your picture up. You will get some helpful comments that way.

Thanks fishmom. I've attached a photo here -

[Dollythehun]

I don't think that's cause for alarm.

[boxster1990]

Originally Posted by Dollythehun

I don't think that's cause for alarm.

Thanks Dolly. Here's another picture - sorry if being over cautious - I'm attached!

[Paphluvr]

The picture's rather small and dark but from what I can tell the growth doesn't seem abnormal.

[Dollythehun]

I have several leaves like that. No worries. I even have roots that stick straight up from the bark. Phals can be weird.

[greenpassion]

Welcome Boxter What do you have those phals planted in? It looks from the pic to be a very fine mix of something.

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Originally Posted by Dollythehun

I have several leaves like that. No worries. I even have roots that stick straight up from the bark. Phals can be weird.

Same here. I have a couple of phals that have taken a long time to have their new leaves unfurl. They'd look like a solid sword or something. And and then after a few weeks, they'd open as a regular leaf would.

[boxster1990]

Originally Posted by greenpassion

Welcome Boxter What do you have those phals planted in? It looks from the pic to be a very fine mix of something.

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Same here. I have a couple of phals that have taken a long time to have their new leaves unfurl. They'd look like a solid sword or something. And and then after a few weeks, they'd open as a regular leaf would.

They are planted in Lechuza (German planter company owned by Playmobil) Pon. It’s an interesting medium that drains quickly and retains moisture at the same time. I’ve found that my Phals love it. Just repotted an oncidium in it to see how it fares as well.