Phal. inquiry

[exasperatus2002]

I thought I saw a post with a Phal in it that had multiple branches on it like a tree. What kind of Phal is that? or was I seeing things? I have middle ear infection and a good prescription for it.

[articuno75]

I seen it too, so your not seeing things. Was it a new member that got it?

[articuno75]

I found it...Need help identifying

[exasperatus2002]

YES....thats the one. Ive never seen so many "branches" on a Phal spike before. Is that normal for some varieties to be so branched? What varieties do that? It sure beats the 6-8 blooms I get with my Phals. and Itd be an interested center piece.

[patlee]

Back in October, Mayres posted some pics called "Wonderful New Hybrids from Taiwan". They are absolutely awesome and there are a couple of orchids in his post that look like they might be from that same people who hybridized the phal in the recent post. Incredible blooms . You might want to check them out...

[PhalPal]

exasperatus they are simply Phals that genetically have what is called a 'branching habit.' They come in all colors and when they double spike - WOW! If you have access to an orchid show you would most definately find some vendors selling them becasue they attract so much attention to their booth. Hint: go on the first day of the show or they may be gone.

[phalaephila]

This type of phal is usually known as a multifloral phal. Multiflorals have more, smaller flowers on branched spikes. If you google that term, lots of info and a few vendors pop up.

jeanne

[exasperatus2002]

Cool. Thank you!! Hmmm I wonder if parkside nursery will have them at their Orchidfest this summer.......

[phalaephila]

Parkside has a few multiflorals on their website, and you're so close! Why wait for Orchidfest, see them now while they're in bloom. (I used to live in the Allentown area, now I don't have any vendors nearby...) Have fun,

jeanne

[PhalPal]

If you order something out of bloom, keep in mind that not all multiflorals have branching habits.

[rmt135]

Can pass over a few to me pleeeeeeease. I do not have any here. Sigh

[phalaephila]

Hi, I thought multifloral did mean branching spikes, at least on mature plants. There are miniatures with smaller flowers with spikes that do not branch, but apparently there is not a clear definition. I could be wrong about my original assumption, though other sources come to the same conclusion. Here are a couple links with more information:

News

OrchidSafari Archives* Multiflora Phalaenopsis

Hope this helps,

jeanne

[E-Jag]

I have GOT to get one of those!!! 8 or 9 large leaves, multiple spikes, maybe 50 or 60 flowers, on a phal?! I have GOT to get one of those. Maybe for my wife's birthday, heh,heh,heh.

[PhalPal]

I have quite a few multiflorals that are compact growers with short spikes. (phals) Some of the 'sweetheart' types are considered miniatures AND multiflorals. As we all know, what growers choose to name an orchid depends on what is hot at the time. My opinion of the difference between a compact multifloral and a branching habit is the length (height) of the spike, both having oodles of flowers.
Being a Cym grower and loving the cascading types, I have learned never to order online. Seems everything is miniature and cascading and I have been very disappointed and fooled, even when ordering from a reputable grower such as SBOE.

[kot444]

I think the one in "Need help identifying" is Dtps. "Queen Beer", you can google to find out who sell it, there were a lot of them around last fall, on the orchid shows they were going very fast. Another one easy to find is Phal. "Nobby's Amy", a lot of branches and flowers as well.
N

[PhalPal]

phaleaphila - I just clicked on your links above and there is some really interesting stuff in there! I copied this one little tidbit that pretty much confirms how confusing 'coined' terms can be. Here is an excerpt from a very long, interesting article from:

"Because it is an artificial category, there is no single "accepted" definition of a phalaenopsis multiflora. The author would define it as such: a phalaenopsis with "smaller" flowers which is relatively floriferous and, when fully adult, will usually branch easily and often. This is due to the introduction of one and usually more of several species (such as P. lindenii, P. lobbii, P. parishii, P. stuartiana, P. schilleriana and almost always P. equestris). Most people consider 7 to 7.5 cm (about 2 ¾ to 3 inches) as the outside limit for a multiflora. Most people would add that both the inflorescence and plant habit should be compact. In complex multifloral breeding, most people agree that the parentage on both sides should be multifloral."

Here is the entire article from Orchid Digest, from your link to another link to another link: News
Bedford Orchid site had some really interesting stuff to read.

[articuno75]

Bedford Orchids has this awesome orchid that I want!!! It's called Phal Penang Girl 'Ching Ruey'. I've bookmarked them cause this is a definite wish list !!!

[PhalPal]

Jenny that is GORGEOUS!!!! It is printing as we speak and going into my I WANT IT folder!!!

[articuno75]

The parents are (venosa x violencea). So do you think it would be a warm grower or could it go intermediate?

[phalaephila]

With violacea in there, I would definitely lean towards the warm side. It is also a summer bloomer, lovely and fragrant.

jeanne

[articuno75]

It just looks awesome. Like little butterflies taking off I've seen other Phal Penang Girls, but not as vibrant as this

[kmarch]

Originally Posted by exasperatus2002

....Is that normal for some varieties to be so branched? ...