Odd Don Wimber

grandmapenguin · #1 (**permalink**) 03-13-2010, 11:22 AM

I have two plants of Phrag Don Wimber in bloom. I find it unusual that one opend say facing West and the next bloom opened west. Is this odd behavior by my Chid

madphrag · #2 (**permalink**) 03-13-2010, 11:36 AM

I have Phrag. Sergeant Eric in bloom that has done the same exact thing! Hopefully some one here has an explanation.

Tarad · #3 (**permalink**) 03-13-2010, 11:41 AM

I cant even pretend to know much about this one, but isnt this a phrag? Sure is pretty

orchidea · #4 (**permalink**) 03-13-2010, 11:59 AM

It should be a Phrag not a Paph. And I don't care wich way it's opening (sorry), but it's sure is absolutely stunningly beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are so lucky to have chids like that and being able to bloom them.....

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It's my favorite chid..............

tangers40 · #5 (**permalink**) 03-13-2010, 01:20 PM

hmmm...did you move or turn the plant while the buds were developing? that's the only thing i can think of. but hey, think of it this way....no matter which way you have the plant facing, you have at least one bloom to look at

maiseymoo · #6 (**permalink**) 03-13-2010, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by orchidea

It should be a Phrag not a Paph. And I don't care wich way it's opening (sorry), but it's sure is absolutely stunningly beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You are so lucky to have chids like that and being able to bloom them.....

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It's my favorite chid..............

I agree! It is gorgeous

grandmapenguin · #7 (**permalink**) 03-13-2010, 01:49 PM

Thank you all. Yes, DUH it is a Phrag Senior moment.

I did move it to a window and had the bloom facing west so I guess the next bloom followed the light and opened east. I kind of thought that but wanted all you experts to give me advice and actually to show off a bit that I can get these to bloom

madphrag · #8 (**permalink**) 03-13-2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tangers40

hmmm...did you move or turn the plant while the buds were developing? that's the only thing i can think of. but hey, think of it this way....no matter which way you have the plant facing, you have at least one bloom to look at

I learned early on turning the plants while they are in bud/spike is a no-no

I'm still befuddled though

kmarch · #9 (**permalink**) 03-13-2010, 04:02 PM

This is not uncommon in phrags. It was most likely caused by moving the plant as you described.

lmartiny · #10 (**permalink**) 03-13-2010, 10:44 PM

Well, as Tangers said, you have a nice view either direction. Good to see you Terri.

Forever-mango · #11 (**permalink**) 03-14-2010, 06:48 AM

Thanks a very nice Phrag. One of my favourites

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