Phal Bronze Maiden (Phal schilleriana x mannii)

[camille1585]

Phal Bronze Maiden is one of my more interesting Phals. The blooms start out a bronze/peach color, and as they age they gradually change to yellow-orange. Flower shape is typically mannii, and they are very fragrant! The plant is extremely compact, more so than other plants of this cross that I’ve seen when searching online. I bought it 6 years ago as a seedling, and the plant is about the size of a Phal equestris now. Flower count is lower on mine as well, but it's such a cute plant that I can forgive it.

One thing that baffles me is that every year it gets small sunken necrotic spots on the leaves (they aren't visible in the photos). I don’t have any other Phals with this, and they all grow on the same shelves. Any ideas what I can do about it?

[jcec1]

Oh that's very nice - I like the shape and it's a bright flower. My mannii has just started flowering - unfortunately it is not scented.

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by jcec1

Oh that's very nice - I like the shape and it's a bright flower. My mannii has just started flowering - unfortunately it is not scented.

The fragrance comes from the schilleriana parent. My mannii (I have the dark form) is in bud right now too.

[bethmarie]

I love the flower and the foliage. Nice shots.

[No-Pro-mwa]

Not sure about the spots, could it be cold water on them? I love this one.