Hello-I am new the Orchid Forum

[Luci]

I have never joined a forum before, hope I can figure this out. I grow Phals and I am having a very hard time finding pictures of the parentage of some seedling crosses I have for my records. Is there any photo site other than sellers stores that have a complete photo listing of Phals? I should say Hybrids.
Any help would be appreciated.

[mayres]

Yes, there are several good sites that have loads of photographs, but let me warn you that there are way too many hybrids that look similar to expect to be able to identify a hybrid phal from a photo alone. Without some other information you are not likely going to determine the exact name/cross. For starters, here is an EXCELLENT link to species and primary hybid photos - http://www.phals.net/index_e.html
Good luck - mike

[Luci]

Thanks Mike. I have the names of the parent Phals. I just want a picture of them for my records.
I will try the site.
Luci

[Cynthia, Prescott, AZ]

Google, the regular one, should turn up all references on the net to the parents, if they exist. You probably need to use the advanced page for Google, so you can put the name in the 'exact phrase' box, and 'phal phalaenopsis' in the 'at least one' box. Cynthia

[Luci]

Thank you both for your help. I finally found the one I was looking for and I appreciate your help. I have never deflasked orchids before and I have some Vandas that will need to come out soon and I am a little nervous. Some one tell me it's not that bad! :-)
I am not sure where I should be posting.