Quote Originally Posted by Shaydra View Post
That orchid has been my non-mammilian baby for the last 4 years and I've been beating myself up for the neglect.

The only thing I have in bloom right now is my new phal I bought at the grocery store this past weekend. I have 2 catt hybrids that probably won't bloom till at least fall and 4 newbies on the way from online orders - which I won't get till after I get back on the 26th from my best friend's wedding back in Michigan! I'm excited to see them (plants and friends)! One orchid was a growers choice vini paph in a 2.5" pot!

But anyway... here's my pretty lil phal! I'm not exactly sure what she is because she had 2 different label stakes. One said "wedding promenade" and I can't recall the other... But she just opened another bud late last night and it was half-open this morning!
I note that the Phalaenopsis is in a clay pot and it has always been my understanding that they should be in clear pots. The roots like plenty of light (although heavily shaded) and fresh air ciculating around them. I have also read somewhere that Phallie roots need a fungus to grow strong and the lack of light kills the roots. Unfortunately the clear pots look ugly.

It,s a very pretty plant whatever it,s called and I wouldn,t want to lose it if it were mine.

This is my first reply to anyone as I have only just joined the forum.

Best of luck,

Mike Amies