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  chefmannyp Thanks 05-19-2014, 03:04 PM
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05-19-2014, 02:17 PM
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Hello from west tx
Hi all! I'm new to the hobby. I have loved orchids for a very long time and finally gathered the courage to try them out. I have three phals I saved from Wal-Mart. I'm trying to identify them now. I have new growth on the two smaller ones. I'll try to upload pics soon.
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05-19-2014, 02:26 PM
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They're generic NOID hybrids. You won't ever have a positive ID because there are so many Phal hybrids and many can look nearly identical to another.
Good luck saving them! It's a great way to get started in the hobby, IMO. You learn a lot from rescuing plants that are not in perfect condition!
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05-19-2014, 02:32 PM
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That's what I was afraid of. They're really beautiful and I'm glad they're looking so much better.
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05-19-2014, 02:34 PM
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What's to be afraid of? Some of my favorites are NOIDs.  every now and then, you can get lucky and find labelled and named orchids at a big box store like that, but who cares? The important thing is that they make you happy. |
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05-19-2014, 02:55 PM
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They do make me happy Gemini.Thanks for the encouragement!
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Thank you Tucker
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05-19-2014, 02:42 PM
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Welcome to Orchid Board!
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05-19-2014, 02:59 PM
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 Most people start out with Phals first, then as they get more comfortable, tend to branch out and acquire other types. good luck. |
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05-19-2014, 03:04 PM
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Hello and welcome!
I have mostly species orchids and then a few favorite hybrids but I still have a few of those nameless box-store orchids. Some of them are just too nice to not have in one's collection! |
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05-19-2014, 06:58 PM
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NOID simply means there is no established heritage. It has nothing to do with neither the beauty of the plant nor of the blooms. Welcome to the boards. I believe the magic number of posts is 5 to be able to post pictures. And we sure love our pictures here.  |
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