Peloric Phalaenopsis

[Rudy]

Have this hybrid phalaenopsis since about 3 years.
Bought it on our 'Sunday Market' in downtown Brussels.
The shape of the flowers is a bit peculiar - which is why it caught my attention in the first place.
It is a terrific bloomer as it shows off with its flowers for at least 7-8 months per year.

[jeffrey6115]

That's a peloric flower.
In orchids, a term used to describe an unusual and often beautiful (sometimes grotesque) condition where three petals (instead of just one)attempt to fashion themselves into lip colors and/or shapes.

[blrnut]

I have seen one of the local nurseries selling this as Phal Carloto.

[Rudy]

Thanks Jeff. Learned sth new again.

And Satish when I googled Phal Carloto I did arrive at an Indian vendor who indeed sells the same orchid.