Phalaenopsis pulcherrima var. alba peloric

[Rosim_in_BR]

This is a pretty flower that combines two variations in one flower: not only it is alba, but also peloric! This still is widely known as Doritis pulcherrima, but the genus Doritis no longer exists (at least according to Kew!).

[gmdiaz]

Gorgeous! Love the alba forms.

[moogiemama]

The last time my peloric phal bloomed, the flowers were no longer peloric! It is again in spike and I'm curious to see if this is the case again. I thought if an orchid was peloric, it always would be. Is this unusual, or am I mistaken?

[shams]

Ooooh...... I want it!

[Bird Song Farm]

Awesome!! Have to watch for this one. Great photos too!
Al

[Dorothy]

Originally Posted by moogiemama

The last time my peloric phal bloomed, the flowers were no longer peloric! It is again in spike and I'm curious to see if this is the case again. I thought if an orchid was peloric, it always would be. Is this unusual, or am I mistaken?

A peloric formation is a mutation; therefore it can be subject to instability. I would say that it isn't unusual for a peloric phal to start budding non-peloric flowers. I would surmise it's stability depends on how far back the mutation occurs in it's background.
I would love to hear someone of greater knowledge comments on this subject

[tuvoc]

That's a phal I could live with for a long time. Charming!

Kim

[Neverend]

Interesting form

[Jo Ann]

Beautiful Mauro your close up reminds me of a white tiger showing her teeth and roaring...

[Rosim_in_BR]

Originally Posted by Jo Ann

Beautiful Mauro your close up reminds me of a white tiger showing her teeth and roaring...

You have a vivid imagination, Jo Ann!!!