Larry,

It's Burrageara Stefan Isler - with an "f", not a "ph," which is a cross
between a vuylstekeara (made up of cochlioda, miltonia, odontoglossum) on
one side, and the species Oncidium leucochilum on the other.

Vuylstekearas tend to like cool to intermediate temperatures, bright,
indirect light, and fairly constant moisture. The oncidium species can be
found growing in any where from hot to downright cold conditions in nature,
but under similar light levels.

I have both the burrageara and the oncidium species growing in
semi-hydroponic culture, so the moist but airy conditions must be acceptable
to them. My greenhouse is probably a bit warmer than they like (I keep a
57°-60°F minimum, and 80's on a sunny day is fairly normal), but they are
growing well.

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
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"Larry" wrote in message
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My wife gave me an orchid for Valentine's day (isn't she thoughtful?) --
Burr Stephen Isler. She purchased it from Home Depot. It is a name I had
never heard of and had to look up. I found a picture at
http://www.notsogreenthumb.org/orchi.../genera1.htm#B. The plant
looks great - 4 flowers already and 12 more buds in line to open.

According to the above web site it has 4 parent species. I'm not sure
which species it will mimic in terms of its water, light, temp needs.

Can anyone give me some growing tips on this plant - watering needs, light
requirements, temperature, etc.?

Thanks in advance.

Larry