Phalaenopsis Sogo Yukidian (Phal. Sogo Yukidian) in bloom

[RandomGemini]

I have a v3. I would think if it doesn't say that it's a v3 on the tag, then it's not a v3! Lovely blooms!

I was reading that this particular phal is more tolerant of higher light than other phals, but do you feel that it needs that extra light to thrive? I've got lighting set up for my phals for the winter and was planning to move my v3 to the office where my other phals are in a couple of weeks after I cut the spike this weekend. I'm really looking forward to reblooming this one and I have a feeling that mine will bloom for me again next year. I usually like a lot more color, but something about that huge white bloom just makes me smile.

I've been thinking about getting a carousel pot as well. I wasn't sure about it until I saw your pics, I thought they looked kind of cheesy, but the clear one is actually really pretty.

[Bud]

Originally Posted by RandomGemini

I have a v3. I would think if it doesn't say that it's a v3 on the tag, then it's not a v3! Lovely blooms!

I was reading that this particular phal is more tolerant of higher light than other phals, but do you feel that it needs that extra light to thrive? I've got lighting set up for my phals for the winter and was planning to move my v3 to the office where my other phals are in a couple of weeks after I cut the spike this weekend. I'm really looking forward to reblooming this one and I have a feeling that mine will bloom for me again next year. I usually like a lot more color, but something about that huge white bloom just makes me smile.

I've been thinking about getting a carousel pot as well. I wasn't sure about it until I saw your pics, I thought they looked kind of cheesy, but the clear one is actually really pretty.

You are right, I give this one level higher light =I give this plant the same light my Cattleyas get....and longer periods of daylight than nigh times to give me longer spikes and lower temperatures in its blooming phase to give me more than one spike lesser nitrogen on the fertilizer to give me bigger flatter flowers.
The carousel pot is not only for its aesthetics but for its usefulness. The aeration of the roots is very important its like it has pot holes all around it, the roots adjust to the malleability of the plastic spikes all over and it maintains cleanliness no algae can fester and the moisture is kept within the media....it is very efficient. I totally endorse it.

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Originally Posted by Carpe Diem

I always love looking at pictures of this particular orchid, because it is so elegant and pristine. You did a great job Bud!

Thank You !

I am madly in love with white orchids and on the plus side this has a light musky fragrance ....I often see this orchid on the window panes of flower shops and I always stop and look....but they can be very pricy and I cant afford it. I was lucky to get a near blooming keiki from a vendor at the Japanese town for a song; almost giving it away....and I was able to make it flower, then now make it rebloom.