Phal. bellina ('Ponkan' AM/AOS X 'Wallburnn')

[OrchidTess]

Originally Posted by Tindomul1of9

Wow, do you have a large collection of Bellina's? Are they all fragrant?

I only have 3 bellinas and 2 bellina hybrids. And yes, they're all very fragrant.

[Buds!]

Originally Posted by OrchidTess

I only have 3 bellinas and 2 bellina hybrids. And yes, they're all very fragrant.

What is your growing condition? Same as NOID phals?
I would love to get a bellina!

[OrchidTess]

Originally Posted by Buds!

What is your growing condition? Same as NOID phals?
I would love to get a bellina!

Yes, same conditions except I let it get dry between waterings.
You should get one...the bellina is a favorite of mine, colorful and fragrant...what more can you ask for??

[cb977]

You just can't go wrong with a bellina! The fragrance sneaks up on me out in the orchid room and it's a very pleasant surprise each and every time!

[Buds!]

I would bend over backwards if I could get a Bellina.
The difficulty is that I don't think they are avaliable here!
Someone in my orchid club has one in a vault!
I might be able to get a few next Sept (08) when we have an International Orchid Sepctacular. The Taiwanese vendors are coming!
I do live in the most isolated city in the world!

[OrchidTess]

Originally Posted by Buds!

I would bend over backwards if I could get a Bellina.
The difficulty is that I don't think they are avaliable here!
Someone in my orchid club has one in a vault!
I might be able to get a few next Sept (08) when we have an International Orchid Spectacular. The Taiwanese vendors are coming!
I do live in the most isolated city in the world!

Dang not available! That sucks.
Your orchid spectacular sounds great, you'll be thrilled and amazed with the Taiwanese vendors.

[gmdiaz]

Originally Posted by Buds!

I would bend over backwards if I could get a Bellina.
The difficulty is that I don't think they are avaliable here!
Someone in my orchid club has one in a vault!
I might be able to get a few next Sept (08) when we have an International Orchid Sepctacular. The Taiwanese vendors are coming!
I do live in the most isolated city in the world!

I don't know "the way" but I do know that if there is "the will" there is one.

Where's Dorthy, she knows everything and where to find it!

The bellina's are magnificent. . .this one especially. I've already added it to my wishlist.

[Dorothy]

I found some phals here but no bellina
http://www.arcom.com.au/~tsgarard/phal_page%20.htm

[Buds!]

Originally Posted by Dorothy

I found some phals here but no bellina
phal_page 2006

Hi Dorothy,
Thank you for trying to help me out. You are very kind!
I am unable to buy anything from other parts of Aust., unless they are certified- there are only 3 certified orchid nurseries outside of WA. I usually have to pay an extra $20-$25 for the clearance certificate. What a pain in the b##!
So no ebay... nothing.
We have very strict quarantine laws in WA.

The good news is that I have found a Bellina (I think)!!!!
This is from our local orchid club member.
Here is my lastest shopping spree:

Phal violacea seedlings
Phal violacea 'Blue'
Phal philippense seedling
Doritis pulcherrima Var Chumpornensis
Phal Equestris

I just want to confirm with you that Phal violacea= Phal bellina.
Cheers,
Buds!

[cb977]

Phal violacea= Phal bellina =

I may be mistaken but I think the difference is where they originate from...but it's basically the same and you are going to LOVE it!

You also found my favorite Phal... Phal equestris is just a wonderful little 'chid.

While Phals are not my favorite orchids , Phal equestris IS my favorite orchid!