Phal Buena Jewel 'Joy's Alba'

[Pete]

I bought this plant from Big Leaf Orchids around 18 months ago. It was a good sized plant when I got it, but it took awhile to adjust to my growing conditions. The orchid tried to flower twice previously, but both times the buds blasted.

I have it going good now. It has three spikes, and good active root growth. I only got one flower this time around but it is a start. I am hoping for multiple flowers in the next cycle.








Although it is not the flashiest novelty (near primary) hybrid, for some reason it is one of my favorites.

[Lana]

I see why it's one of your favorites... it's gorgeous! I love the color, and the form of this flower. And look at those crazy roots! Great plant! And good growing

[Oscarman]

Nice one Pete! Good growing.

[sweetjblue]

Looks like it has adjusted nicely to your conditions.
Love the color and Lana is right, those roots are CRAZY!!

Judi

[FairyInTheFlowers]

I ABSOLUTELY love this hybrid!!!!!! I am 99.9% sure that this is the cultivar that Joseph Wu used in his original Joy Spring Canary cross, so it is definitely a plant that has breeding potential!

[WhiteRabbit]

Ooo! Love it! The color is fabulous! Good growing!

[RosieC]

Really elegant flower, I can see why you like it!

[Bud]

That is a happy healthy plant. It has definitely adjusted to your settings looking at the crazy roots and shiny robust leaves....the color, texture, shape and form is getting there....you are right that on the next cycle it will produce many bigger flatter blooms

[tucker85]

Beautiful!