Question on mini phals

[Roberta]

There are a lot of Phal species, with different characteristcs, just as there are with other genera. So, for instance, the big ones tend to have Phal. amabalis, Phal aphrodite, Phal. philippinensis and similar species in their background. The minis with lots of branching likely have Phal equestris in their ancestry. The ones with heavy substance and a starry shape often have Phal bellina or violacea or relatives in their ancestry. Lots of variations on the theme for hybridizers to work with. They will blend in other species for color or pattern or form, but these are some of the "foundation" species for different types.