Phal Equestris and Phal Hieroglyphica Care

[MrsH530]

I've just purchased a phal equestris and a phal heiroglyphica online. These are my first named orchids, I've only purchased NOID phals from big box stores before. They're small, the equestris is a 2.5" and the heiroglyphica is a 3", I don't believe they are quite blooming size yet.

Do they have any special care requirements that differ from the care I've been providing my NOIDs? Are watering, fertilizer, and light requirements the same (within reason)?

I'm so excited to get these guys! Thanks for any help you can provide

[Brooke]

I have both and grow them sitting in the middle of all of my other Phals.

Brooke

I have couple equestris and its hybrids and noticed that when humidity in the house drops to 30% and lower (usually in winter time with heat is on) - the buds on them would dry out and drop, while noIds would just bloom away non-affected.
I keep my named phals in the orchid tanks with higher humidity since I could not keep it high in the house - my family objected constant noise from humidifier.

That's the only difference I know with my plants.
I think equestris can bloom quite small.

[MrsH530]

Thanks for the advice! We could stand to use a humidifier in the winter anyway, so I'll get one when the winter comes closer. Just any standard humidifier?

I've been doing some reading, and it seems that the equestris will bloom at even 2.5"! I found this great blog Tang's Orchids and Violets and she had her equestris spike at that size!

This is my first experience with such young plants, so we'll see how I do! I'll be sure to share pictures when they come in

I did a lot of searching for an equestris after I heard they were such good bloomers and keiki producers, plus the flowers are so cute! Most larger plants seem to be upwards of $20, but I found these little guys at Oak Hill Gardens for $6! Not bad! I'm looking forward to caring for these teeny ones and eventually seeing them bloom!