Japonica

[Brev]

I remember I read somewhere that this species doesn't live long in a sense that it will diminish at some point of time after some years of growth. Is it true?

[Brev]

That is my little one

[Ray]

I suspect the "diminishment" is due to poor culture.

[Brev]

Originally Posted by Ray

I suspect the "diminishment" is due to poor culture.

A relief to hear this, then my only hope is that mine won't die on me due to that. Its flowers and scent are just precious.

[Ray]

If the plant was genetically "doomed", considering the low rate of-, and slow germination of seeds and maturation time, they'd be extinct, wouldn't they?

[Brev]

Originally Posted by Ray

If the plant was genetically "doomed", considering the low rate of-, and slow germination of seeds and maturation time, they'd be extinct, wouldn't they?

Yes, I agree. And that is what I am curious about, so I asked that question. Thank you for clearing my doubt

[dangerouseddy]

i think it may need a bit of a cool down during the winter time but i could be wrong. think it can tolerate lower temps than most phals.

[Brev]

Originally Posted by dangerouseddy

i think it may need a bit of a cool down during the winter time but i could be wrong. think it can tolerate lower temps than most phals.

My place is currently cool (at about 14-18C) and I reduce water to once a week, my plant seems fine. Actually I only have it for 2 months, and I notice that it already anchored well after repotting since I have it. I am looking forward to its flowers the next spring.