Phalaenopsis species or natural hybrid, Philippine Orchid

[PhilsDC]

One of my favorite orchids recently bloom.

[lohwl2000]

Hi,

Thanks for sharing just beautiful gem.

[PhilsDC]

I just wonder whether this one a natural hybrid between Phalaenopsis lueddemanniana and Phalaenopsis hieroglyphica or not.

[epicphals]

I think there could be transitions of luedde and hiero in nature.

[delphiguy]

Very beautiful Derek...

[walingwaling]

looks like a perfectly fine Phal. lueddemanniana to me. where do you see the hybrid?

[PhilsDC]

Thanks.

@Ron - I have seen a hybrid from Leyte and Mindanao last 2 years ago from one of the nurseries in Luzon. I bought 2 clamps, without my proper care both died out.

I have posted a green Phalaenopsis lueddemanniana last time.

[mr. suarez]

Derek and Ron, it would seem that Phalaenopsis lueddemaniana and P. hieroglyphica are one and the same species. If you get a sampling of different specimens from different populations, and you pick from among them the plants which passes as P. lueddemaniana and P. hieroglyphica, the left-overs will form a series of gradations (a cline) between two extremes.

Sounds controversial, yes, and one that isn't going to gain much acceptance. But I currently have a set of photos that can vouch for this.

[Brutal_Dreamer]

Beautiful phal orchid!!

Derek and Ron, it would seem that Phalaenopsis lueddemaniana and P. hieroglyphica are one and the same species. If you get a sampling of different specimens from different populations, and you pick from among them the plants which passes as P. lueddemaniana and P. hieroglyphica, the left-overs will form a series of gradations (a cline) between two extremes.

Sounds controversial, yes, and one that isn't going to gain much acceptance. But I currently have a set of photos that can vouch for this.

Sounds like this would make an interesting article: Orchid Article Library

Cheers,
BD

[panam]

What a beautiful orchid! Thanks for sharing.