Help, No-name' Phal. - Orchid Board

Don Perusse · #1 02-22-2007, 01:59 PM

I had this orchid for quite some time but no name when the person gave it to me. This year two spikes - doing something right, eh? Any guesses on it's name?????

Ross · #2 02-22-2007, 02:01 PM

Is there a picture to look at?

Don Perusse · #3 02-22-2007, 03:03 PM

Ross - I tried to add a pic as an attachment but guess I did it wrong. I guess I can add to my Photo Gallery.

gerneveyn · #4 02-25-2007, 12:13 AM

It resembles Phal. (Carmela's Brite Lites - Brother Sally Taylor) x Phal. Carmela's Wild Thing. There's a pic here Phal. (Carmela's Brite Lites - Brother Sally Taylor) x Phal. Carmela's Wild Thing Blooming Size 4" pot
The attached image is the noid phal.

Don Perusse · #5 02-25-2007, 01:42 PM

Thanks gerneveyn for the info. I just may send a copy to Carmels's Orchids and see what they say.

mayres · #6 02-26-2007, 01:08 AM

Phals are nearly impossible to identify from photos. You can say it is "like" another plant with a specific genetic name - but to say that it definately is a particular name would require confirmation from the grower - there are literally thousands of phal hybrids and most of them have so many visual look alikes that photo id's are rarely possible. Fortunately we can continue to enjoy them just the same! Enjoy! mike

Don Perusse · #7 02-26-2007, 11:46 AM

Hey Mike - I agree completely about the possitive identity from most pics. It's fun trying all the same. Yes,
I will enjoy just the same. I don't really have a big hang up about names. Thanks.

mayres · #8 02-26-2007, 01:56 PM

Sounds good. Names are only important if you are showing plants at orchid society sponsored events - that is why many people DO care - no name means no show and no potential awards.....
I'll continue to enjoy MY noids too!
mike

Ross · #9 02-26-2007, 02:45 PM

Well,,,, and names are important if you collect species like I do. I also photograph species orchids for my files.