Streaks in my phal violacea

[turock]

I ordered this violacea red x sib a month ago. It arrived in bud, and it opened up for me a few days ago. This is its first flower. I was a little disappointed that it was not the magenta color I was expecting, but I understand that could be a factor of the warmth in my growing area.

I am not liking those irregular streaks of purple, though. What could be causing those? Virus, stress, genetics...?

[dangerouseddy]

I wouldn't worry if its a first flowering, I would think the form and colour will improve as it flowers more.

[silken]

Being that it was shipped in bud, it could be stress or damage. But it also looks like colour streak found when they are virused. I would send a photo to the growers just for the record and see what they say. Or have it tested.

[dangerouseddy]

i thought it might have been creases in the flower and the angle it was photographed but your right it could be caused by a virus.

probably best to keep it away from the other plants until you have figured it out just in case.

[No-Pro-mwa]

I really hope it's not virus. I rather think it's lovely. I like the blue color.

[Leslie]

I agree with everyone. It could be one of two things or both: stress or virus. Keep away from other plants until tested or the next flower opens. But flower colour is actually not bad as its considered almost indigo type. I would keep and reassess on the next flower to appear.


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[turock]

Thanks, guys. I wanted to give you an update. I'm not able to afford virus strips right now, but I showed the vendor my orchid, and they tested five orchids from the same batch. All of them were negative for viruses. I was impressed that they were willing to go to that effort to check up on my concern. Of course, I'll follow your advice and keep the plant separated until I can test it myself, but this did help set my mind at ease.