Phal bellina -- anyone growing this?
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Comments (11)This quote from an earlier post in the thread: "Today I moved a Vanda that is small and struggling in the humid climate..." and also this one by a different poster: "...found out that all roots have rotten. The plant was in a plastic pot with limited drainage, and I must have over-watered it..." have the same cause, sub-optimal environment. Moving to different potting medium, S/H, water culture, straight horse manure, etc. will have no long term positive effect. I italicize long term, because sometimes there is a spurt of activity from a plant that has been moribund in a particular situation when you make a drastic change like a repotting. Ultimately the environment trumps all and therefore getting the environment right should be the priority of the grower. Orchid roots are constantly under attack by various bacteria. In a damp medium there will actually be more bacteria present than in water. Regardless the orchid is constantly replenishing the integrity of its tissues. Providing that it is receiving light, temps and other variables consistent with growth and development the roots will not deteriorate below a condition that can support life. However when the environment is marginal and no renewing of the plants tissues is taking place then there will be degredation under the constant erosion from bacteria in the medium. H...See Morephal leaves growing vertical
Comments (14)My experience says that if it is just the last few leaves and not all, it is a culture thing. I grow @20 of my phals in the same conditions, and sometimes it just happens. I also assume culture because both new leaves are the same height, so at least during the development of the first leaf the plant problably struggled adjusting to the buyers conditions. For me it doesn't seem to be consistent with the plant, unless it is the entire plant (some of the Kenneth Shubert hybrids for instance) so I don't think it is genetic. I'm not sure what causes the problem, but I really don't think it has to do with light as I see it happen on one plant and not another right next to it under the exact same light conditions. *** Dang, I like it when I can occassionally disagree with H about indoor lighting issues ;-) I tend to think it has more to do with general culture because for me, it seems to happen to phals that are not at the 'top of their game'. As far as long term effect, once the rabbit leaves get fairly large (@75% the size of other leaves) I usually am able to 'very gently' bend them over so that they flop like the rest of the leaves. I sometimes have to use a stake or something similar to help hold them down a bit initially. Bob - Being careful, 1st post since the 'tenor' thread...See MorePhal. bellina hybrid
Comments (6)Beautiful! You have a wonderful collection of Phals! I have been lazy about posting my photos lately, and have one bellina blooming now. Carol...See MoreAnyone seen this phal before?
Comments (8)I agree Lucille, I've made it my principle to buy based on whether I like it or not and not based on its rarity or prestige. I didn't actually like this phal much in person. It wasn't until I took a second look at the photo a few days later that I developed a connection to it :) Thanks arthurm! Luckily I'm not too concerned about identifying it's name or lineage. I was just wondering if the wavy side lobes are considered a notable characteristic that is difficult to breed. In my opinion it probably is a bit difficult to get such a subtle trait in a small part of the flower. Me too Dannie! I maybe it is a slight peloric feature of some sort who knows. I'm crossing my fingers that it's not unique to that plant lol. My boyfriend wanted to help me go back this upcoming weekend and get the orchid but we both got pretty sick this week. I don't see us making that return trip for the phal :'( Hopefully everyone is sick of phals from the holidays and that variety will still be there! I agree, there are some NOIDs that are just gorgeous. One upside to all the hybridizing phals go through :)...See Moremargoinchicago
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