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Phalaenopsis parishii

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Marni, May 4, 2013.

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  1. Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    This is a different clone than I posted recently. I have a surprising number of clones that I kept acquiring trying to find one I could bloom. Turns out it wasn't the clones, it was my culture. I didn't notice the spider thread until I processed the images.

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    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    OK, so what is the correct culture?
     
  3. Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    I wouldn't call it "correct" but it does work for me. I was growing them too cool at night and then too dry in the winter. That worked OK for Phal lobbii, but parishii really didn't do well. This last couple of years I have stopped counting on just humidity in the winter and now give them a misting or two during the week depending on how much drying there is.