The "tilting" of phals is for those growing outdoors where the plants get
rained on. It keeps the crown free of puddles.

--
Kenni Judd
Juno Beach Orchids

http://www.jborchids.com
"Wendy" wrote in message
news:EbDSb.6546$fD.4924@fed1read02... I remember reading something
about growing phals at an angle so
that when it flowers the spike is more upright. I experimented & the
phal's
spike grew straight up?