Orchid - Phalaenopsis

Yu-Pink Pearl

                                   

                                   ID#978

 

The variety has white petals with heavy burgundy markings and sepals nearly solid burgundy. It also branches freely with maturity. From a crossing of Ever-spring King x Musashino. Warm growing.


Purchased after blooming time at a discount table.



Color: White/ Black spots

HEIGHT X SPREAD: medium PLANT TYPE: Orchid -Evergreen GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: bold LIGHT: filtered light, medium. Most light tolerant of the species WATER: moist, well drained. high humidity 60-70 % SOIL: Pot in Orchiata mix with a slight angle for drainage of the crown.
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: White/ burgandy markings and septals nearly solid burgandy. FRUIT AND SEED: N/A, propagate by division. KEY FEATURES: flowers remain for 2-3 months and repeat frequently.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch Purchased in 6” plastic with S. moss. Re-potted in a 4” Aircone with Medium Orchiata mix. Jan. 2016: (1) 4” aircone pot. Doing well with spike. First bloom open March, 13, 2016 Feb. 2017:(1)AC 4” March 29,2018: In bloom. Re potted /down size into (1) 2.5” AC
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

March 2016

Additional Information:  Purchased from Atlantic Ave. Orchid & Garden Center

5217 Atlantic Ave. Raleigh, NC 27616   Phone: (919)-878-8877

March 2018