Avatar ? Phal equestris 'Riverbend' x 'Zuma Beach'

[AaronM]

Dorothy,
What is the name of the orchid in your avatar picture?
Where can I get one? That is the most stunning flower I've ever seen.

Everyone,
Please feel free to post any good time saving tips you have.

[Dorothy]

Originally Posted by AaronM

Dorothy,
What is the name of the orchid in your avatar picture?
Where can I get one? That is the most stunning flower I've ever seen.

Ahhhh .. that is my Phal equestris 'Riverbend' X 'Zuma Beach' from Baldan's
It's a tiny thing
http://www.orchidboard.com/community...uma-beach.html
http://www.orchidboard.com/community...equistrii.html


and just your luck !
They have them on auction .. I highly recommend Baldan's and this Phal!
SPECIES RIVERBEND X ZUMA BEACH LARGE IN SPIKE BLOOMING - eBay (item 140225877895 end time Apr-25-08 19:28:38 PDT)

[AaronM]

Thanks Dorothy,
I just put a bid on one.
Please, no one bid against me as I am very poor and this will probably be my only orchid purchase of the year.

[Ranchnanny]

Oh! Oh! I just put a bid on one as well

This is such fun there has to be a law against having this much fun

TTFN - Sheridan

[Ranchnanny]

Sorry AaronM but I have to have one too

Sheridan

[Dorothy]

Aaron - no worries on the auction as there are 5 of these phals available
and if you are outbid .. Baldan's carries these continously

[AaronM]

I won one of the Phal. Equestris Riverbend x Zuma Beach on Ebay!!!
Paid under $15 for it which isn't too bad in my book.
I just hope I love it as much in person. That way it will offset the grief I'll get from my wife for buying it.
Maybe calling it "Little Priscilla" ("because its the second most beautiful thin I've ever seen dear" ) will help my cause. What do you ladies out there think?
Anyone have suggestions on whether to mount it, pot it, or basket it?
I'll post picks as soon as it blooms.


Thanks for the tip Dorothy.

[Ranchnanny]

Hey AaronM I won one of those as well. That is so cool can't wait to get it. It looks similar to one I purchased today at Wally World for $8.

Sheridan

[gmdiaz]

You guys are gonna love your little Zuma!

I got mine from Baldan Orchids too back in September 2007. . .it JUST bloomed for the first time! I LOVE that little orchid.

[Dorothy]

Aaron - You are going to love this Phal! I have no doubt!
It's small size is a great space saver and it's form and lip color superb!
Your wife will love your little sweet P(riscilla), too
I have my Phal in fine bark and it's doing great .. I keep an eye on it as it dries out fast (due to the medium) .. so I will water (fertilize) every 3 to 4 days depending on the humidity and temperature ... I am not sure if anyone has this one mounted but .. it might just take to it ...
Good luck and keep us posted with photos when it arrives .. Yours, too, Sheridan! ..