Orchid-Phalaenopsis  #922

Phal. Baldan’s Kaleidoscope

                                     ID#  922

 

Phaleanopsis, know also as moth orchids come in many colors, and patterns. Flowers tend to last up to 3 months and many are repeated bloomers.

This hybrid presents pale yellow background with strong dark fuchia center and vein like pattern and blush.


A Holiday sale plant.

  1. *#922-2  & #922-3 very similar, intensity of color may differ with season.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: Medium size plant & flower PLANT TYPE: tropical orchid GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: bold LIGHT: filtered light only WATER: moist, well drained. high humidity 60-70 % SOIL: Bark mix, orchiata mix.
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: Pale yellow with a fuchia center and fushia vein pattern & blush. FRUIT AND SEED: N/A KEY FEATURES: grown for its long lasting array of blooms.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Will re-pot after Christmas holiday in a 3.5” aircone pots with medium size Orchid mix. Purchased with two spikes in bloom. Re-pot in 4” aircone pot with Orchiata mix. (1/03/15). In bloom. July 2015: Re-pot to 3.5” AC pot, root look good. January 2016:(1) 3.5” aircone pot, in bloom. Second plant, cultivar unkown has very similar pattern. I label it as #922-2 The intensity or lack of color may be due to the flowering season, i.e. summer heat. Will compare to #922 best if or when they flower during same period. Feb. 2017: (1/#922)AC 4”, (1/#922-2)AC 4”, (1/#922-3) ceramic green round/sm. Total of 3 plant slight difference. March 19, 2022: (#2) into 3.5” AC, (#1) 4” AC (removed from #922 combo) April 2022: All plants dead./Rotted ??
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

March 2017  -  #922-3

Additional Information:  Home Depot. Chapel Hill, NC  (#922)

Atlantic Ave. Orchid Nursery, Raleigh, NC (#922-2 & #922-3)

December 2014

#922

August 2016

#922-2

July  2022

March 2017

#922-3