Phal question

[thatoneguywhoissupercool]

I have had this phal for 3 or so months now that came with four original blooms on it. It recently extended its spike with two new buds. One of the two just opened, and shortly after one of the original flowers withered up on it. Is this common?, it seemed almost like it sacrificed the flower.

[Vivienne]

It sounds like the original blooms were due to expire. AND. I think it likes what you are doing, thus the new blooms. Common? Not sure how common it is but I have 11 phals and 3 of them are doing that for me right now.

[kmarch]

thatoneguy...

My limited experience wiht Phals says that when they re-bloom off the same spike, the blooms are often not as nice. My big Phal rebloomed once beautifully, but the second time the flowerrs were smaller, buds blasted and it seemed some of the blooms didn't last as long.

All of that to say I think your experience might be fairly normal.

[thatoneguywhoissupercool]

I also thought that the flowers would not be as attractive as the first, but to my suprise its very rich in color...i was pleased, except for the loss of the other flower, but i suppose it could have just been its time. Thanks for the responses

[Vivienne]

My experience thus far, my Phal Sogo Firework did this same thing without the first bloom dying off. The newer late blooms are very vivid.

[Aniko]

In this picture taken several weeks ago, you can see the pale old flowers and the new vivid yellow flower fallowed by several buds.
Now, the oldest flowers fell off one by one, and a new spike is emerging.That is what this no-id(90% I'm sure it's a Sogo David ) is been doing since February, 2006.'
The Ever spring 'King King' (in the background) has also additional blooms.

It seems that is a pretty common occurrence at Phal hybrids.

[chefatplay]

Aniko, are you saying this Phal has never stopped blooming?? I would love to have a Phal like this. Vivienne and you both have Sogo in the name of your hybrid. Is this something for me to look for?

[Vivienne]

Is it coincidence or genetics? Here's a pic of my phals doing the same thing.

Phal. Sogo Fireworks (the markings on the new blooms are more vivid)
Phal. Ever Spring Prince x Ever Spring Light (spike is extending in to at least 3 new blooms)

[Aniko]

Yes, it seems to be a non stop blooming, has a mature keiki, too. Looks like having 2 branches, not a single axis as the regular pattern of a monopodial is. A new leaf is growing as well on each of them. I've just re potted it, before the new spike gets bigger.( I'm embarrassed a bit because I'm always referring to this one, but it's really amazing!)

I should know the ancestors and their blooming habits to be able to respond to your question.But certainly this is not the only "for ever" blooming hybrid.
Maybe one day I'll try to dig deeper...This is a good source for information about Pal species and primary hybrids:
http://www.phals.net/index_e.html

[Aniko]

Vivienne, I think genetic makeup is involved, rather than coincidence.

[thatoneguywhoissupercool]

sorry for such a late post, but i thought id post a pic of the newest flower on the phal.

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/a.../random007.jpg

[PhalPal]

chefatplay- if you are looking for an ever growing phal - try a miniature variety. (non-species) They just seem to grow and grow, flowers and all!