Phalaenopsis equestris - pale green leaves

[The Mutant]

Originally Posted by JaneEyre

Thanks. I do see the difference between your equestris and mine. Mine has a white 'halo' around each petal/sepal like a border with pink in center. I kind of like the more solid pink color on yours better. Go figure (always want what I don't have, hehe)

It is interesting that some of your equestris are more light sensitive than others. My older one was not (may it rest in orchid heaven). That's why I got surprised when I saw how pale leaves got (from already odd pale green and waxy color).

I'd love to see pictures of all your different equestris for a side by side comparison. It surprises me how little info I found on different equestris varieties considering it is very popular species in hybridizing.

And I love yours, especially because of that white border. Typical eh? *sniggers*
I hope I'll get my hands on one like yours since I don't think I have one like it and I have to have one of each variety that I like.

I think it's because there are so many different varieties and there are more popping up every day that makes it hard to find any solid info. Many of these varieties are not recognized as true varieties I think, which makes it even more difficult.

I'll see what I can do about some comparing photographs of my little darlings.

[naoki]

Originally Posted by JaneEyre

Hi Naoki,
Sorry to hear you got something other than what you expected from Oak Hill Gardens. Mine has a generic "Phal equestris" tag without varietal info. However, I wouldn't rule out the possibility that I got the same plant as you since you are describing similar plant. We should definitely compare flowers together when they bloom.
Thanks for the link. It is an interesting comparison of different types of equestris.

Hi Nastia, is yours doing well? I just posted the photo of mine here: Peloric Phalaenopsis equestris