Golden Pride 'Riverside'

[Ben Belton]

I found this picture today. Can't remember if I've posted this one. Its one of my favorites. I Photoshopped out the flower stakes and clips.

[RosieC]

I just love these stripy Phals. I really must get myself one.

[greenbean]

That's a great Phal! The stripping looks most like fasciata to me, but there are so many species out there that I really couldn't be sure. Plus there's all the crossing and recrossing.

Rosie, I know what you mean about needing a stripey phal. Once I find the space and get an orchid budget saved up again, I'm getting a fasciata! Of course there are so many wonderful stripeys to choose from!

[Ben Belton]

Actually you are half right. This is a primary hybrid between fasciata and amboinensis.

[greenbean]

Really? Cool! I'm learning!!

I didn't mean that fasciata was the only parent, but I was pretty sure it was one of the parents.

Thanks for telling me, Ben. I'm glad to know that I'm picking up a few things on OB!

[Ben Belton]

Oh, I didn't think you meant it was only fasciata. Its a good thing you recognized that. I'm very into novelty Phals and I'm not always good about picking that kinda thing out.