Is this some sort of disease?

[JambaJungle]

The flower form is actually a genetic mutation, getting rather common in phals, referred to as peloric. The two petals are actually mutating trying to become lips. The degree of mutation can be slight to very severe, resulting in a wide range of effects. The "splash" cats are actually mild versions of the same peloric mutation. It is also the reason most splash cats have cupped flower shapes. It has become so common in phal crosses that growers are selling them off as intentional creations. Actually, a few growers are cloning mutated plants and bringing them to market. The mutation appears to be very severe in your plant. The petals appear to be almost fully formed lips. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Many collectors look at this as undesirable mutations which are to be destroyed, yet others seek out and collect mutated plants.
As for the silver sheen, I can not be of much help. I am not a big phal grower, and I have not seen this before. It does not look harmful. It reminds me a bit of a mite infestation, but i don't think that is it. Also possible to bright of light, but again, it is very mild. I would not worry about it unless is is progressive.

[Irielicious]

Originally Posted by JambaJungle

The flower form is actually a genetic mutation, getting rather common in phals, referred to as peloric. The two petals are actually mutating trying to become lips. The degree of mutation can be slight to very severe, resulting in a wide range of effects. The "splash" cats are actually mild versions of the same peloric mutation. It is also the reason most splash cats have cupped flower shapes. It has become so common in phal crosses that growers are selling them off as intentional creations. Actually, a few growers are cloning mutated plants and bringing them to market. The mutation appears to be very severe in your plant. The petals appear to be almost fully formed lips. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Many collectors look at this as undesirable mutations which are to be destroyed, yet others seek out and collect mutated plants.
As for the silver sheen, I can not be of much help. I am not a big phal grower, and I have not seen this before. It does not look harmful. It reminds me a bit of a mite infestation, but i don't think that is it. Also possible to bright of light, but again, it is very mild. I would not worry about it unless is is progressive.

Thanks JambaJungle for your answer! I thought it might be that but the problem is that those two petals are the same colors as the other pedals? I guess I will see how it goes next blooming period lol. Thanks again for your help!

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Originally Posted by estación seca

The sheen is on the older growth. My guess is it has to do with how much light the plant got. The large, half-silvery leaf was half grown when conditions changed. The newest leaf has developed under new conditions.

The small leaf is also that same silvery color which is odd...I was just worried it was a virus/bacteria I just hope it is not as I now have a spider mite issue going on too lol. When it rains it pours!!!

[ccrow]

Originally Posted by JambaJungle

Many collectors look at this as undesirable mutations which are to be destroyed, yet others seek out and collect mutated plants.

I 'm in the second category; I think the pelorics are fascinating and have several of them. This is one of my favorites.