About two years ago I bought an N.B.S. Phal. Leuddemania “Arlington”
from Parkside, it arrived in good shape and has grown well. Last year
it threw a flower stalk which is still there and very much alive but did
not produce any flowers. This year it threw two more flower stalks that
are both doing well. All three stalks show what look like tiny buds but
do nothing more. The plant is growing on a windowsill with natural
light. Five other phals next to it are growing well and flowering in
season. Any ideas on getting it to bloom? Thanks in advance

Probably apropos of nothing I came across many of Dr Wang's articles online.
He notes higher nighttime temps than the conventional wisdom would allow.
http://primera.tamu.edu/orchids/orchids.htm

Whether this applies to species phals I have no idea, but its food for
thought.

K Barrett

"Dan Kelley" wrote in message
...
About two years ago I bought an N.B.S. Phal. Leuddemania “Arlington”
from Parkside, it arrived in good shape and has grown well. Last year
it threw a flower stalk which is still there and very much alive but did
not produce any flowers. This year it threw two more flower stalks that
are both doing well. All three stalks show what look like tiny buds but
do nothing more. The plant is growing on a windowsill with natural
light. Five other phals next to it are growing well and flowering in
season. Any ideas on getting it to bloom? Thanks in advance

I had a variety called 'pulchra' and found that mine needed a bit more light
than the average phal, and as was suggested, warmer night temps. Dont give up
on it. It will bloom when you get fed up with it and threaten to throw it out.

I had a variety called 'pulchra' and found that mine needed a bit more light
than the average phal, and as was suggested, warmer night temps. Dont give up
on it. It will bloom when you get fed up with it and threaten to throw it out.

I have a Phal lueddemanniana pulchra subvar alba
http://personalpages.bellsouth.net/f...lchraalba2.jpg

It blooms once every five years... right on time, just like clockwork.

Mick
HBI, Producers of Fine Orchids in Flask
www.OrchidFlask.com

I have a Phal lueddemanniana pulchra subvar alba
http://personalpages.bellsouth.net/f...lchraalba2.jpg

It blooms once every five years... right on time, just like clockwork.

Mick
HBI, Producers of Fine Orchids in Flask
www.OrchidFlask.com

I have a Phal lueddemanniana pulchra subvar alba
http://personalpages.bellsouth.net/f...lchraalba2.jpg

It blooms once every five years... right on time, just like clockwork.

Mick
HBI, Producers of Fine Orchids in Flask
www.OrchidFlask.com

Have you ever selfed that plant Mick?

Dustin



Mick Fournier wrote:

http://personalpages.bellsouth.net/f...lchraalba2.jpg

Have you ever selfed that plant Mick?

Dustin



Mick Fournier wrote:

http://personalpages.bellsouth.net/f...lchraalba2.jpg

Dustin,

Yes. I selfed it 4 years ago, but owing to a pH meter failure I
accidentally burned up the offspring with a "hot" agar mix.
One keiki from this plant sold for $2,000 two years ago to a collector in
Taiwan.

The main plant is spiking again so I will be trying another selfing soon.
This pure white flower just takes my breath away... it is really
magnificent.

Mick
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"Dustin " wrote in message ...
Have you ever selfed that plant Mick?

Dustin



Mick Fournier wrote:

http://personalpages.bellsouth.net/f...lchraalba2.jpg

Dustin,

Yes. I selfed it 4 years ago, but owing to a pH meter failure I
accidentally burned up the offspring with a "hot" agar mix.
One keiki from this plant sold for $2,000 two years ago to a collector in
Taiwan.

The main plant is spiking again so I will be trying another selfing soon.
This pure white flower just takes my breath away... it is really
magnificent.

Mick
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"Dustin " wrote in message ...
Have you ever selfed that plant Mick?

Dustin



Mick Fournier wrote:

http://personalpages.bellsouth.net/f...lchraalba2.jpg

Wow, 2k for a keiki, I bet you were a happy camper. Why not clone it?

Dustin



Mick Fournier wrote:

Dustin,

Yes. I selfed it 4 years ago, but owing to a pH meter failure I
accidentally burned up the offspring with a "hot" agar mix.
One keiki from this plant sold for $2,000 two years ago to a collector in
Taiwan.

The main plant is spiking again so I will be trying another selfing soon.
This pure white flower just takes my breath away... it is really
magnificent.

Mick
--------------------------------


"Dustin " wrote in message ...
Have you ever selfed that plant Mick?

Dustin



Mick Fournier wrote:

http://personalpages.bellsouth.net/f...lchraalba2.jpg

Wow, 2k for a keiki, I bet you were a happy camper. Why not clone it?

Dustin



Mick Fournier wrote:

Dustin,

Yes. I selfed it 4 years ago, but owing to a pH meter failure I
accidentally burned up the offspring with a "hot" agar mix.
One keiki from this plant sold for $2,000 two years ago to a collector in
Taiwan.

The main plant is spiking again so I will be trying another selfing soon.
This pure white flower just takes my breath away... it is really
magnificent.

Mick
--------------------------------


"Dustin " wrote in message ...
Have you ever selfed that plant Mick?

Dustin



Mick Fournier wrote:

http://personalpages.bellsouth.net/f...lchraalba2.jpg

hello everyone!

Sorry, might be a dumb question but...

what is the difference between selfing and cloning?

My understanding is that selfing is pollinating the plant with it`s pollen,
that way, you get seeds and can go flasking.
Cloning is taking cells from a part of the plant ang grow it in flask!

Am I right? If so, what are the difference?

Thanks

Claude

"Dustin " wrote in message ...
| Wow, 2k for a keiki, I bet you were a happy camper. Why not clone it?
|
| Dustin
|
|
|
| Mick Fournier wrote:
|
| Dustin,
|
| Yes. I selfed it 4 years ago, but owing to a pH meter failure I
| accidentally burned up the offspring with a "hot" agar mix.
| One keiki from this plant sold for $2,000 two years ago to a collector
in
| Taiwan.
|
| The main plant is spiking again so I will be trying another selfing
soon.
| This pure white flower just takes my breath away... it is really
| magnificent.
|
| Mick
| --------------------------------
|
|
| "Dustin " wrote in message
...
| Have you ever selfed that plant Mick?
|
| Dustin
|
|
|
| Mick Fournier wrote:
|
|
http://personalpages.bellsouth.net/f...lchraalba2.jpg

hello everyone!

Sorry, might be a dumb question but...

what is the difference between selfing and cloning?

My understanding is that selfing is pollinating the plant with it`s pollen,
that way, you get seeds and can go flasking.
Cloning is taking cells from a part of the plant ang grow it in flask!

Am I right? If so, what are the difference?

Thanks

Claude

"Dustin " wrote in message ...
| Wow, 2k for a keiki, I bet you were a happy camper. Why not clone it?
|
| Dustin
|
|
|
| Mick Fournier wrote:
|
| Dustin,
|
| Yes. I selfed it 4 years ago, but owing to a pH meter failure I
| accidentally burned up the offspring with a "hot" agar mix.
| One keiki from this plant sold for $2,000 two years ago to a collector
in
| Taiwan.
|
| The main plant is spiking again so I will be trying another selfing
soon.
| This pure white flower just takes my breath away... it is really
| magnificent.
|
| Mick
| --------------------------------
|
|
| "Dustin " wrote in message
...
| Have you ever selfed that plant Mick?
|
| Dustin
|
|
|
| Mick Fournier wrote:
|
|
http://personalpages.bellsouth.net/f...lchraalba2.jpg