Phal. equestris ??? can someone confirm?
 

This opened for me a couple of days ago and it isn't the plant I bought or as labeled. Can anyone tell me if it is actually P. equestris?
Thank you,
Al

http://www.orchidboard.com/community..._equestris.JPG

Yes it is! :dance:

Beautiful!!! :drool:

Thank you Sue, I thought so but my "real" P. equestris hasn't flowered yet. This plant wasn't supposed to be equestris........surprise! The vendor will refund my money if I return the plant (at my expense) sans roots.
I can't kill a perfectly nice plant for a few bucks so now I have two. :biggrin:

Al

Well Al, that is very beautiful, could it be that the labels got mixed up and your P.equestris will match the label of the Phal MIA? :scratchhead:

Anywho, just out of curiosity.... what was the one you were supposed to get?

PS why would a vendor want you to kill the plant? what's wrong with the world :yikes:

Phal equestris is my favorite Phal...so I have 4 of them here! :rofl:

Way to go, Al! :clap:

Hi Priz,
No, the labels didn't get mixed up. I bought two with the "buy it now" option on e-bay.
The plant probably got put into the wrong tray at the vendor's.
Anyway, it was supposed to be P. hieroglyphica and I just ordered one from Big Leaf Orchids. This one I know will be correct and Peter is a joy to work with.

The vendor offered me a refund if I would cut the roots off the plant and return it. I never asked for a refund, just wanted the plant I bought. Oh well, another e-bay-er on my do not buy from again list.:rofl:

Al

I guess we live and learn :rofl:

good to know you'll get your original wish granted :D

Cut the roots off .. would really like to know who the jerk is so I can add them to my T paper list .. It is a beauty.
I bought a flask several years ago still have about 6 of them ..or so .. :) Gin

I think the plant I got (P. equestris) was just a mistake. I've bought from this vendor before with no problem. The "cut the roots off and return the plant at your expense" is just a policy they have because of some folks trying to take advantage of sellers. I understand it. If anyone wants the e-bay name, PM me.
Meanwhile I'm enjoying my little P. equestris, I have it hanging on the lattice work beside my chair. I was just disappointed that after waiting and watching for all this time it wasn't the P. hiero I was expecting!
AL:shock: