Phal. schilleriana - Orchid Board

ladyslipper · #1 04-22-2007, 05:22 PM

Hi all, does anyone know where I can obtain this Phal in Canada?

Regards, M

Lagoon · #2 04-22-2007, 05:46 PM

Have you checked paramount orchids Or Zephyrus orchids?

smartie2000 · #3 04-22-2007, 06:54 PM

They are sold by almost every vendor, and they are popular plants. They shouldn't be hard to find.
Paramount Orchids - Species

I got mine from eBay and the guy might still have some but I am not sure

Dorothy · #4 04-22-2007, 08:56 PM

Ladyslipper!
Check out this thread written today

http://www.orchidboard.com/community...html#post29603

Good Luck

Dorothy

ladyslipper · #5 04-23-2007, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smartie2000

They are sold by almost every vendor, and they are popular plants. They shouldn't be hard to find.
Paramount Orchids - Species

I got mine from eBay and the guy might still have some but I am not sure

Hi Smartie, Can you tell me how easy the schilleriana is to grow/bloom? I wouldn't mind giving it a shot but like to know if its worth the investment. Regarding Phals, I think my greatest struggle is with the humidity. Most days I am doing something by have a level of about 25%. The plants don't look stressed, but I have never had huge successes. Any advice you can give would be appreciated. Regards, m

smartie2000 · #6 04-23-2007, 05:18 PM

This guy is one of the favourites of phal growers...
Mine is having its first spike. I didn't do anything particular.
They can handle more light than other phals.
I never worry about humidity for phals. (unless you plan to make big displays and win awards, then I would go wild with the humidity) Since I have slippers then my humidity is higher around there. My other phals get poor winter humidity.
I also know that schilleriana can be grown slightly drier than other phals, probably why some people mount them. But I don't think it is too much different than other phals, just put it in well draining bark.

smartie2000 · #7 04-23-2007, 05:25 PM

I suggest makng a large enclosure with a fan for air movement if you cannot get the humidity high enough. That is the best way, since you are humidifying a smaller space.

25% is quite low, I haven't had it that low. I'm not sure if the hydrometer is reading properly. These things only give an estimate. I have two and they give different measurements. Your nose is a good tool too.

Phals will be fine as a house plant. They are the one of the orchids I feel is actually like a houseplant. (only a couple species I think need the humidiy)

The humidity will increase during the summer, unless you are using air conditioning