I'm a beginner and hoping to identify my 3 orchids
Welcome to the board, vincent858. As optimist opined and you already identified, you have Phalenopsis. The flower does look like Dtps sogo gotris. The second one looks like Yushan 'Little Pearl'. I have these two. The third one is probably another Dtps sogo--but I do not have this one, so I can't help you there.
These are all miniature Phalaenopsis that where hybridized using naturally small Phalaenopsis, like Phal equestris or ambionensis plus Doritis pulcherrima--which has been re-classified as a Phalaenopsis. If you continue to grow these plants, the leaves do get larger--about 4" from tip to stem. They make the perfect window sill orchid and their flowers are long lasting--very cheerful.
They are probably in sphagnum moss, so wait to water them when the moss feels almost crunchy. Water the roots. Do not let water stay in the center of the plant--the crown, as this may lead to crown rot. And water as early in the day as possible so that by nightfall, they will be moist, not saturated. Place them in a window that gets bright shade and plenty of fresh air.
I hope someone recognizes and can confirm our identification of at least these two plants. I would like to know what the third one could be as well. I encourage you to provide a picture of the entire plant including the flowers.
Last edited by MattWoelfsen; 06-22-2014 at 12:37 AM..
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