Picky Orchid- worth the wait!

by C.R.
(Frankfort , KY)

Received this orchid from a friend, but I wasn't able to make it happy enough to bloom for four years! Now in bloom, it was definitely picky, but worth the wait!

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Oct 22, 2013
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Cable's Reply
by: Cable Thompson

That is a nice one!

This is a Phalaenopsis hybrid. It almost certainly has a lot of Phal. pulcherrima (formerly called Doritis pulcherrima) in its background; this species gives purple flowers and erect flower stems to its descendants.

Beautiful plant!

Oct 22, 2013
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Dark Leaves with maroon undertones
by: C.R.

Thanks for the feedback. This lovely orchid has dark green, leathery leaves which have a maroon/purplish undertone than your average Phaleonopsis. I almost gave up on it for blooms. except the roots & leaves always looked very healthiy. Bloomed beautifully when provided with a little more light and monthly mild doses of an orchid fertilizer.

Dec 31, 2014
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what makes orchids flower
by: David

If it took 4 years to get an orchid to flower it's probably not getting the right lighting and other conditions. Every type of orchid has its own requirements and that's why you should always research your orchid and give it the most optimal conditions if you want it to flower. Phalaenopsis don't need as much light as cattleyas and other orchids but they do need a minimum amount of indirect lighting, whether from plant lights or natural lighting

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