Donate Now
and become
Forum Supporter.
Many perks!
<...more...>
|
03-03-2011, 10:53 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 97
|
|
Takes sooo long
It's been 3 weeks since the first flower opened still not yet done... Even the plant got impatient and is growing new leaf. 
Close up.
The flowers are small. Some kind of equestris or doritis hybrid?
Last edited by drone; 03-03-2011 at 11:09 AM..
|
|
Post Thanks / Like - 4 Likes
|
|
|
|
|
03-03-2011, 11:13 AM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2007
Zone: 7a
Location: Reno, NV
Posts: 7,362
|
|
Whatever it is, it is just gorgeous.
Kim
|
|
Post Thanks / Like - 1 Likes
|
|
|
|
|
03-03-2011, 11:42 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 97
|
|
Thank you.  |
03-03-2011, 11:48 AM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2010
Zone: 7b
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 241
|
|
A real beauty and a new leaf on top of all these blooms. That does seem a bit exceptional. AL
|
03-03-2011, 03:32 PM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Mersea Island, Essex
Posts: 1,323
|
|
Oh wow! That's so pretty!
|
03-03-2011, 05:16 PM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Apr 2007
Zone: 8b
Location: Southern Oregon
Age: 70
Posts: 6,016
|
|
It has a very different lip shape from most Phals. It's pretty whatever it is. |
09-22-2011, 03:56 AM
|
|
Member
|
|
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 97
|
|
New spike
Is it normal(genetics) for the spike to be so long? It looks a bit like a leggy plant from not enough sun.
 |
|
Post Thanks / Like - 3 Likes
|
|
|
|
|
09-22-2011, 04:12 AM
|
 |
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2011
Zone: 7b
Location: Manhattan, NY
Age: 40
Posts: 8,411
|
|
WOW! what pretty blooms you have. The tall spike is genetics. You better support your spike or you might lose your flowers if it breaks.
|
09-22-2011, 04:34 AM
|
 |
Administrator
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: middle of the Netherlands
Posts: 13,779
|
|
It,s normal. Judging by the flower shape and in particular the lip, I'd say that your plant has a high percentage of Doritis (now Phal) pulcherrima in its background. I wouldn't be surprised if it was a primary hybrid. Doritis pulcherrima is known for having extremely long spikes with the blooms clustered at the top. I have a primary hybrid of this orchid ( crossed with Phal equestris), and it does the same thing, although the spikes are a bit shorter than yours!
__________________
Camille
Completely orchid obsessed and loving every minute of it....
My Orchid Photos
|
|
Post Thanks / Like - 1 Likes
|
|
|
|
|
09-22-2011, 04:11 PM
|
|
Senior Member
|
|
Join Date: Jul 2008
Zone: 8a
Location: West Midlands, UK
Age: 49
Posts: 25,462
|
|
Lovely!
I agree with Camille that it looks to have a high percentage of pulcherrima in it to have that flower shape. I love the delicate look this flower shape gives.
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:28 AM.
|
Linear Mode
