I was without japonica flowers last year but not 2019!
I kept it quite dry and cool (under 60 average temp) for most of winter which seems to have done the trick!
How beautiful, thanks for sharing! It's fragrant, if I remember correctly? I got one 2 years ago, and it's finally in spike for the first time. I can't wait to see the blooms!
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Completely orchid obsessed and loving every minute of it....
How beautiful, thanks for sharing! It's fragrant, if I remember correctly? I got one 2 years ago, and it's finally in spike for the first time. I can't wait to see the blooms!
Yes, it's got a lovely, lemony fragrance that's quite strong in bright light. It's been cloudy the last couple days though so I haven't gotten to enjoy it as much
I have a seedling of Phal. Little One (Phal hygrochila x Phal japonica) back-crossed to japonica that is just starting to take off. Can't wait to see what that looks like.
I wish they had simply left them as Vandopsis parishii and Siderea japonica....
That sounds like it will be a really nice hybrid, Ray. I can't wait for you to share it when it does bloom! I recently acquired a Phal Little One for myself too and hope I don't have to wait too long for the little leopard flowers.
I agree on the naming sentiment, too. I feel the same way about Neofinetia et al. Sometimes I just call them what I want regardless of current nomenclature