Phal. Chian Xen Pearl makes 2nd appearance

[Kelo]

There she blooms! Chian Xen Pearl has come back to see me again and I'm very glad that she did.




She's opening like a slow yawn lol.

[Kimbubbley]

Wow, she's lovely! Beautiful spots

[WhiteRabbit]

ooo! fabulous!

[Kelo]

Thank you! The flowers are much better this time though they be few. However, I do like the three of them lol. Is there anything I can do to increase the number of flowers?

[sweetjblue]

Beautiful!!

Judi

[Lagoon]

Kelo, I just love this one, such a pretty thing
I use to have one too - last year, blooming its lil heart out just like yours. Dogs also loved it .. Yep, when I got home one nite they had it in 200+ pieces

Its beautiful Kelo ... enjoy

[Val]

Originally Posted by Kelo

Is there anything I can do to increase the number of flowers?

I've been wondering the same. I don't know the answer, but I suspect there are a series of factors:
1- genetic potential
2- plant age and strength
3- light level
4- other cultural factors (RH, temperature, fertilizer) that help the plant reach its potential.

Usually, when an orchid doesn't bloom the light level is the first suspect. But what about when it does bloom and the flower count is low?

[quiltergal]

Originally Posted by Kelo

Thank you! The flowers are much better this time though they be few. However, I do like the three of them lol. Is there anything I can do to increase the number of flowers?

Is this a rebloom off an old spike? If it is that is why there are fewer flowers. Reblooms never have as high a flower count as a spikes first bloom. The flowers also tend to be smaller in size.

If this is a new spike you could have some cultural issues going. Light, fertilizer, old media.....

[Kelo]

These flowers are on a new spike.

The plant is is new media in a mix of chipped coconut, hydroleca and charcoal.

It gets a lit of bright light with some direct, but not intense sun light and fertilised with Akerne's Rain Mix.

This is a young plant having flowered only once before if at all - bought as a BS size but not known if it has flowered before.

RH is between 70% - 80% 24/7 with temps of around 60F at night and 80F during the day.

[Kelo]

Originally Posted by Lagoon

Kelo, I just love this one, such a pretty thing
I use to have one too - last year, blooming its lil heart out just like yours. Dogs also loved it .. Yep, when I got home one nite they had it in 200+ pieces

Its beautiful Kelo ... enjoy

Ah yes, Canine Eatus Everthingus, LMAO I've had several of them. there must have been hundreds of thousands of pieces that I've had to pick up over the years including over a dozen expensive bonsai's eaten in one sitting...