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Old 02-18-2007, 01:44 AM
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Phal. photo ID

I have some no name orchids, and know other members have them as well, so why don't we open a thread for photo ID of them? Post your photos here, and by chance, some members could ID them when they have something look identical.

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Old 02-18-2007, 03:03 PM
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Phalaenopsis orchids in particular are nearly impossible to possitively identify from photos - there are literally thousands of hybrids - many from similar crosses but not identical. Unless you can get the id from the grower it is unlikely you will ever know for sure what they are. Even if someone says, "that LOOKS LIKE a plant I have called XXXX" - you are best off just enjoying your plant as a noid.
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Hi Lanie. I received this phal. from one of my kids for Valentine's Day. When I inspected the tag, just numbers, no i.d. Fortunately, there was a grower's tag with an e-mail address. After inquiring, he sent me the cross info.
Mine is a Phalaenopsis (Bright Kiss x Taisuco Newbeauty) x Orchidom Socialite] The color is a little off due to my cheap camera, actually has a little pink blush. I'm sure there are probably hundreds with similar colors. Yours is very pretty.
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Old 02-18-2007, 08:56 PM
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well, based on the lavender blush on this first one, i'm going to posit in has Dtps. Happy Valentine in it.

that and a dime will get you.... a dime.

i know NOID's are frustrating, but sometimes you just have to enjoy them as pretty flowers.
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Old 02-19-2007, 01:59 PM
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Thank you all for the responses, I'm not looking for a positive ID, knowing it's impossible, just an inkling to what it possibly is, besides, if you have an identical looking one, it probably close!
These phals are the first ones when I start growing orchids, didn't khnow much, and was more concern about keeping them alive, so I thew out their tags with much regrets later on!

Thanks janet_a, dtps. Happy Valentine in its blood then
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