Phal NOID possible ID? - Orchid Board

Suzanne17 · #1 06-23-2014, 10:17 PM

Somehow the evil grocery store knew I was coming and put a pitiful NOID out on the clearance rack. Green roots but limp leaves- I think it will come back fine. Anyway, for curiosity's sake, I was wondering if anyone had an idea about the background. It's one of the more unusual color combinations I have (so far). It will stay a NOID but I like to have a guess at the hybrid as well just for fun. Note the blooms are deteriorating. There is a bud forming though- we'll see if it manages to continue on unless I decide to just sacrifice the spikes.

The closest I've come with google is Pine Ridge Orchid's Ho's Exotic Twist but it doesn't seem right (http://www.pineridgeorchids.com/phal_harlequin.htm). Maybe some Yu Pin Panda in there....? Good thing I find this fun and not annoying.

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RandomGemini · #2 06-24-2014, 01:48 AM

If it has purple leaves, then it might be yu pin pearl. I've seen Yu pin panda with a tag at a big box store in the last six months, so that's my bet for what it is if the leaves are more green than purple.

Suzanne17 · #3 06-24-2014, 02:23 AM

The leaves are green but they are also very sad right now so I wouldn't say at their best. But I see no purple on either side.

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RandomGemini · #4 06-24-2014, 12:21 PM

It's more than likely yu pin panda then. That won't help you much in terms of its care though. It needs the same care as other phals, maybe a bit more light.

Suzanne17 · #5 06-24-2014, 12:52 PM

Thanks- I figured about as much. It's hanging in the kitchen in the quarantine location. I'm fooling myself into thinking that it's already happier in its nice new pot and media.

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JMNYC · #6 06-24-2014, 12:59 PM

Hi, Suzanne!

You will not enjoy hearing what I would do in this event, but I would make the sacrifice with the goal of maximizing letting the plant reclaim its health with an eye on being able to enjoy its blooms in future years.

I would cut off the existing spike altogether.

With yr current strategy, which is entirely understandable---it's new, fab blooms and we all love blooms--- you are asking a great deal from a not really well, dramatically lovely Phal.

I would lighten its burden at this juncture.

Suzanne17 · #7 06-24-2014, 01:15 PM

The blooms are actually pretty pitiful...I'm probably going to cut the spikes. They are fading fast. I'm just a bit sad because one of the spikes has a new branch but...like you said. Better to move that energy to the roots and leaves.

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JMNYC · #8 06-24-2014, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Suzanne17

The blooms are actually pretty pitiful...I'm probably going to cut the spikes. They are fading fast. I'm just a bit sad because one of the spikes has a new branch but...like you said. Better to move that energy to the roots and leaves.

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WAY Suzanne!

You are a true Diva 'Mom"! With empathy, nobility, integrity and courage!

BRAVA!

Suzanne17 · #9 06-24-2014, 01:26 PM

Oh, don't for a second think I'm not kicking and screaming about it! Diva is the right word!

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JMNYC · #10 06-24-2014, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Suzanne17

Oh, don't for a second think I'm not kicking and screaming about it! Diva is the right word!

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Come on....if you weren't normally kicking and screaming, BUT also implementing the New Plan anyhow.....would you be any of the things I get you are?

NOOOOOOO!

We often come face to face with our true character in the nuances of sacrifice-demanding choices.

Rock on Diva!