Red Phal suggestions?

[RandomGemini]

Originally Posted by NYCorchidman

I believe that is Taida Salu.

I have bought Taida Salu a few times, but it seems to be a diva for me.

Each time I buy, ALL the flowers drop like crazy within one week or so.

Then, the tips of the spike will continue to add some more buds, nothing like when first bought.

now I'm scared to buy it, but just enjoy the pictures.

Mine has been really happy. Not sure what I'm doing different. Maybe it likes cheap fertilizer? LOL! The blooms have dropped one at a time with age, about like I think should, but I have noticed that the flowers are super sensitive to temperature change. When I moved it to my office, I lost a few blooms because it was too close to the heating vent. Once I moved it, the behavior stopped and it started throwing out buds for me again. I have another Phal in bloom in this spot that seems to enjoy the warmth. So I think this one is just a bit picky.