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King_of_orchid_growing:)

07-17-2010 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Jayfar (Post 328132)

Thanks, I'm loving it. The undulating curves in the shiny leaves, which I understand is characteristic of bellinas, adds a lot of charm. I'm still pretty much a newbie, but when I first saw a pic of a bellina in these forums, I knew it was one I had to have. Well maybe more than one soon; you know how that goes.

Have you smelled it yet?

King_of_orchid_growing:)

07-17-2010 02:40 AM

To answer the original question. There's no way to stake a Phal bellina without seriously risking breakage. The inflorescence is pendulous by nature. It is often seen with the flowers tucked underneath the leaves.

Jayfar

07-17-2010 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by King_of_orchid_growing:) (Post 328138)

Have you smelled it yet?

Unfortunately, I have a cold and can't smell anything.

nenella

07-17-2010 08:55 AM

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Hi Jayfar, You have a very beautiful bellina!
Ref the styro - that's exactly what I did to mine.
I've had to do it again as a new leaf was forming and squashing the spikes (as Philip mentions...it's natural)... but I'd like to see my flowers.... so here it is now with me gently teasing the spikes to grow over the new leaf.

RosieC

07-17-2010 01:42 PM

Great tip. I have a belina just started on a spike so I will have to keep that in mind.

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