Phal Bellina questions - Page 4 - Orchid Board

Bird Song Farm · #31 08-15-2008, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by quiltergal

I've had mine a little over a year. It has grown a lot since I got it.....at least 3 new leaves in a year. The nubbin has been there just as it is since I got it. That's what makes me think it's a dud.

Terri, that dud nub might be a good chance to try Keiki-pro.......wonder if it would kick start it???
Al

Brooke · #32 08-16-2008, 09:07 AM

I have had the same thing happen with violacea and bellina species. Eventually, the original spike nub that just sat there for a year did start growing and bloom.

It is rather an odd phenom since some of the plants started blooming on spikes #2 and #3 before the original would grow and bloom.

Brooke

quiltergal · #33 08-16-2008, 12:59 PM

That's good to know Brooke. Thanks for the info. This is the only one of this species I have so I wasn't sure what it would do.

I'll keep an eye on it for future activity.

nenella · #34 08-18-2008, 05:49 PM

Here it is it's "puffing out"! doesn't seem to have any of the 'purple' colouring for the moment...
I have a couple more questions for the experienced;How long do the flowers last? and what humidity do you keep yours at?
Terry, you have fantastic growing conditions and the magic touch! 3 leaves in a year ! as well as the flowers!WOW

Spider · #35 08-23-2008, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by nenella

Here it is it's "puffing out"! doesn't seem to have any of the 'purple' colouring for the moment...
I have a couple more questions for the experienced;How long do the flowers last? and what humidity do you keep yours at?
Terry, you have fantastic growing conditions and the magic touch! 3 leaves in a year ! as well as the flowers!WOW

Mine set spike in the spring and flower late July. I have noticed that if a leaf start growing it will stop the development of the the flower spike.
Yours must have flowered by now

nenella · #36 08-24-2008, 08:20 AM

Hi Spider,
No unfortunately it's still taking its time! maybe next week?? ...At least I can now see some purple! here's a couple shots.

Tindomul · #37 08-25-2008, 11:44 AM

This phal is soo slow. I have one for a while now, and it bloomed when it first arrived, mmm sweet scent of soap, hehe. Anyway, It has one bud that has done nothing ever since I got it, but has put on a nice new leaf. So long as it keep growing in one way or another.

Spider · #38 08-25-2008, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Tindomul

This phal is soo slow. I have one for a while now, and it bloomed when it first arrived, mmm sweet scent of soap, hehe. Anyway, It has one bud that has done nothing ever since I got it, but has put on a nice new leaf. So long as it keep growing in one way or another.

Maybe it will start to flower when the new leaf finished growing. About the scent, I think mine smell lemongrass.

Tindomul · #39 08-25-2008, 01:20 PM

I hope so, thats what I was thinking, but I always try not to expect too much from my orchids.

nenella · #40 08-25-2008, 02:52 PM

Hi Tindomul, I agree as long as it keeps growing...
Mine has a bud from when I first got it a year ago - thats just 'frozen' - it put out a leaf (took all year for it to become as big as the previous) and now this bud which has been forming for months ! I look forward to it opening! go & look every evening as soon as I get back from work...