Hey guys n' gals...

stumbled across this message board while in google and you all seem to know the goods on orchids so I registered hoping somebody could assist me in identifying my orchid.

My girlfriend bought me an orchid for my birthday. Why she would choose such a 'fussy' flower is beyond me... as I don't fancy myself the 'nurturing' type. I know nothing about orchids and have only heard comments that would lead me to believe it is very difficult to take care of.

First off... here's a couple pictures of the orchid.

http://a6.cpimg.com/image/68/A0/3347...-01800200-.jpg

http://a7.cpimg.com/image/69/A0/3347...-02000180-.jpg

How can I identify this orchid ?



thanks a whole bunch in advance for all your time.


p.

What you've got there, TO, is a phalaenopsis, or "moth orchid." It is doubtful that you'll get a
more specific ID, but that should suffice.

From my perspective, they are actually one of the least fussy orchids out there, and many beginners
find them to be particularly easy to grow. They seem to do quite well if grown along side of
African Violets, if that's any help to you.

There is info all over the web about them, but you might start with checking out the culture
information under the Free InformationBasic Culture links at my website (URL below).

One of the key things to remember about orchids is that they are primarily a group of epiphytic
plants, so they need lots of air flow to the root system in addition to water and nutrition.

--

Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies, Books, Artwork, and Lots of Free Info!

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"Toronto Orchids" wrote in message
s.com...
Hey guys n' gals...

stumbled across this message board while in google and you all seem to
know the goods on orchids so I registered hoping somebody could assist
me in identifying my orchid.

My girlfriend bought me an orchid for my birthday. Why she would
choose such a 'fussy' flower is beyond me... as I don't fancy myself
the 'nurturing' type. I know nothing about orchids and have only
heard comments that would lead me to believe it is very difficult to
take care of.

First off... here's a couple pictures of the orchid.

[image: http://a6.cpimg.com/image/68/A0/3347...-01800200-.jpg]

[image: http://a7.cpimg.com/image/69/A0/3347...-02000180-.jpg]

How can I identify this orchid ?



thanks a whole bunch in advance for all your time.


p.
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On Wed, 12 May 2004 04:56:31 GMT, Toronto Orchids
wrote:

Hey guys n' gals...

stumbled across this message board while in google and you all seem to
know the goods on orchids so I registered hoping somebody could assist
me in identifying my orchid.

My girlfriend bought me an orchid for my birthday. Why she would
choose such a 'fussy' flower is beyond me... as I don't fancy myself
the 'nurturing' type. I know nothing about orchids and have only
heard comments that would lead me to believe it is very difficult to
take care of.

First off... here's a couple pictures of the orchid.

[image: http://a6.cpimg.com/image/68/A0/3347...-01800200-.jpg]

[image: http://a7.cpimg.com/image/69/A0/3347...-02000180-.jpg]

How can I identify this orchid ?



thanks a whole bunch in advance for all your time.


p.
Did you think maybe she is just checking out the 'nurturing'
ability or your 'softer side'?

This is a lovely Phal hybrid. Name unknown. Very easy to grow
and proof positive you can remember some other living thing...
SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php

On Wed, 12 May 2004 04:56:31 GMT, Toronto Orchids
wrote:


How can I identify this orchid ?

Sometimes looking at the little white tag sticking into the pot works.

bb

Welcome p. & happy belated birthday. What a neat gift.
You have already received some good advice but stay around as
you will always get answers to your questions.
Your phalaenopsis flowers probably won't last too much longer, then I
would re pot it in a loose airy mix. You can purchase small bag at a
nursery.
In the mean time don't overwater it & do not let it sit in a saucer with
water.
They like to be kept warmish, room temps but also with fresh air.

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Cheers Wendy

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Toronto Orchids wrote:
Hey guys n' gals...

stumbled across this message board while in google and you all seem to
know the goods on orchids so I registered hoping somebody could assist
me in identifying my orchid.

My girlfriend bought me an orchid for my birthday. Why she would
choose such a 'fussy' flower is beyond me... as I don't fancy myself
the 'nurturing' type. I know nothing about orchids and have only
heard comments that would lead me to believe it is very difficult to
take care of.

First off... here's a couple pictures of the orchid.

[image: http://a6.cpimg.com/image/68/A0/3347...-01800200-.jpg]

[image: http://a7.cpimg.com/image/69/A0/3347...-02000180-.jpg]

How can I identify this orchid ?



thanks a whole bunch in advance for all your time.


p.

thanks so much... and with a name like bb... I never doubted your uncanny ability to be the board clown.

thanks everyone for your help. I will continue to research this flower.

this particular orchid is a:

Phal. Brother Stage 'B#1'
x Phal. Deventeriana 'Treva'


whatever that means ?!?1?!?!?!?


so... Susan was right on the ball. it is a hybrid.


thanks again...



p.




ps. bb... no hard feelings... cut this orchid rookie some slack, will ya ?

Hi, TO,

All of the above with a special directive to do as Ray says and check out
his web site for information. Phalaenopsis, generally, like indirect light
(a couple of feet from an east window works), a bit of humidity, moist but
not soppy medium, and always, always when watering it must be in the morning
so that the leaves have a chance to dry before the chillier night temps.

Contrary to what you may have read, orchids are not especially fussy. It's
their owners who get fussy, and that is when the plants don't do so well,
LOL.

Stick around, and ask away.

Diana

Phal. Brother Stage 'B#1'
x Phal. Deventeriana 'Treva'

Ah, see? You've already learned something here! And it will please you to
know that crosses using Phal. Brother are generally healthy and happy.

Diana

On Wed, 12 May 2004 17:59:15 GMT, Toronto Orchids
wrote:

this particular orchid is a:

Phal. Brother Stage 'B#1'
x Phal. Deventeriana 'Treva'

whatever that means ?!?1?!?!?!?
thanks again...


Actually that means it is Phal Brother Love Casino.

The cross was registered in 2002.
So you just learned another fact about your new plant.


SuE
http://orchids.legolas.org/gallery/albums.php

you guys are great!

thanks so much. I already have a feeling that this is just the first of many orchids to come.

I will definitely be back to ask a million questions. lol.


thanks again.

Deventeriana 'Treva' HCC/AOS is a very well known parent of yellow hybrids.
Usually gives a yellow flower with white at the center, like yours. Brother
Stage has not received any awards from the AOS, it may have some from
another country. 'Brother' is the name of the nursery congloerate that
produced the cross. It has some of the same species in its background as
Deventeriana.

Hybridizing in yellows is trying to get away from the white center to the
flowers, and have a total yellow flower, but yours is quite charming by
itself.

K Barrett

"Toronto Orchids" wrote in
message s.com...
thanks so much... and with a name like bb... I never doubted your
uncanny ability to be the board clown.

thanks everyone for your help. I will continue to research this
flower.

this particular orchid is a:

Phal. Brother Stage 'B#1'
x Phal. Deventeriana 'Treva'


whatever that means ?!?1?!?!?!?


so... Susan was right on the ball. it is a hybrid.


thanks again...



p.




ps. bb... no hard feelings... cut this orchid rookie some slack, will
ya ?

bb wrote:
*On Wed, 12 May 2004 04:56:31 GMT, Toronto Orchids
wrote:


How can I identify this orchid ?

Sometimes looking at the little white tag sticking into the pot
works.

bb *
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My first orchid was in the form of a corsage, approximately 35 years
ago. I also have had a similar plant for about 25 or more years -- pink
and white. Cymbidium orchids are probably the easiest for the
California beginner as the standards are generally grown out-of-doors.

.. . . Pam
Everything Orchid Management System
http://www.pe.net/~profpam/page3.html