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Ben Belton 09-26-2009 07:19 PM

Three Orchidview violaceas and a fasciata.
 
Smells amazing. It needs repotting. I hope it will get bigger and flatter when it is in a better mix.
http://www.benbelton.com/onlinepics/..._bb_092509.jpg

I've posted this one before. Not the best color, but I love the green tips. I'm hoping it will be better next time. Its a first bloom with only a 3" leaf span.
http://www.benbelton.com/onlinepics/..._gt_092009.jpg

This one smells amazing too. Might have just a touch more pink on it than the picture shows. Another first bloom seedling with a 3" leaf span. Should be much better next year if I can get it potted.
http://www.benbelton.com/onlinepics/...lba_092509.jpg

fasciata 'Shaffers' It was discussed in a thread last year that this might actually be a richenbachia. I don't care. Its awesome.
http://www.benbelton.com/onlinepics/...fers_09509.jpg

greenbean 09-26-2009 11:51 PM

Great blooms! I like the more drawn out tips of the first violacea, but then I also like the second one because it has that green flush on the tips, but then the third one is great because it's such a nice white with just a delicate pink blush!!!

OK, so I love all three! And that fasciata is gorgeous!

Btw, just looked up Phal. reichenbachia pictures and it is very similar. The main difference I see is that reichenbachia has hair on the lip, whereas fasciata only has a few recurved projections, almost like snake teeth. However, given the potential for natural variation, this may or may not be a distinguishing characteristic.

Besides, as you said: who cares? It's awesome!

Cookiemonster 09-27-2009 12:17 AM

Ben which cross did the first plant and second come from!!! All look great :) thanks for sharing ;)

Ben Belton 09-27-2009 12:30 AM

#1 is Rachel's Blue Eyes x Gulfstream Blue (Cross #NO385)
#2 is Blue Genes x Indigo Blue Cross #?? I'll try to update in the morning. My plants are in the basement. Its midnight, but I went down and looked for you, but forgot the cross number on the trip back. Its too far to go again :-)

Cookiemonster 09-27-2009 12:35 AM

hahahah Ben, thanks for taking a look for me!
I still havent gotten around to ordering the p. violaceas, what is WRONG with me, oh yes my addiction to laelias :S

RosieC 09-27-2009 08:08 AM

Wow, wonderful flowers. I love them all!

trdyl 09-27-2009 10:22 AM

Gorgeous! That first one is nice and dark.

Royal 09-29-2009 05:55 PM

Great stuff, Ben.

Royal 11-05-2009 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ben Belton (Post 259247)
#1 is Rachel's Blue Eyes x Gulfstream Blue (Cross #NO385)
#2 is Blue Genes x Indigo Blue Cross #?? I'll try to update in the morning. My plants are in the basement. Its midnight, but I went down and looked for you, but forgot the cross number on the trip back. Its too far to go again :-)

What's #3? I think I'm in love with that one. :blushing:

Ben Belton 11-05-2009 05:14 PM

Phal violacea (Pimlico var alba X Valley Mist)


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