This is my 15 year old beaut! almost as old as i am! I got this phal orchid 3 years ago from a vendor at the local farmers market, and he said that he had grown it from seedling and decided it was time. It had a spike about half the size of this. Last two seasons however, it hasnt bloomed, and 6 months ago, i found out where those lost blooms went! INTO THIS!

about 2 months ago, it produced a branch, then another and another and another! now i have 11 of them and over 70 buds on this beaut, and the only care i have given it is the usual bright position and water. no ferts or anything. I am so happy!

btw, im not 100% sure of the ID of this, can anyone verify for me?

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