well, that will confuse us all nicely :p

You and Ryan had me questioning my memory. I'm going to keep referring to them as Sedirea japonica for a while, like I still call the other "Neo", since its the same higher authority that keep changing them.

You hard core orchid folks should be grateful for what's going on with orchids taxonomically! Since the lumpers are having their way all you have to remember is which of the boxes fit inside which other of the boxes you already have. In the fish world the splitters are in control, so we have a whole bunch of new boxes to remember!

I was confused about Sederia japonica BEFORE it was re-classified as Phalaenopsis japonica. But now that it is classified as a "phalaenopsis" the plant formerly known as Sederia has a more hardy culture than the more ubiquitos Phals--right? Also, how does the Phalaenops amibilis compare to the P. japonica? They look and seem to have the same culture as Sederia.

I have both of these plants: Phalaenopsis japonica and Phalaenopsis amabilis. I have been growing them like Vanda falcata-->high sphagnum moss, in Vanda falcata pots, brighter light (Catt light not Phal light).

Right now, in the height of Summer, they seem to be growing well. I'm anticipating that when Fall and Winter roll around, I'll treat them like I'm planning with Vanda falcata-->brighter light, less water, no fertilizer, cooler temperature.

Right?

I've been growing mine as a Phal for years so if I were you I'd find a spot and grow it like a normal Phal. It can handle higher light than the standard Phal but don't get crazy.


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Define "crazy". I think I might already be crazy since I bought 3 this week. :biggrin:

Crazy with light. I wouldn't give seds Catt or vanda light. High end of Phal light, yes.

As for your crazy, yeah there's no defining that.


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Ok ok ok stop me if you heard this one....three sedireas walk into a bar...

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Ryan, you now need to compartmentalize your travel box. This is for a tea ceremony set but you get the idea:
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These are beautiful. I think my favorite is the Chabo(?) in the black footed pot. Is that your pot Ryan? Each of these plants seem unique. No wonder you like them so much.