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10-04-2016, 10:33 AM
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Rare or mutated orchid?
Hello all! 
I wondered if you could help tell me what's going on with my orchid....I was given this orchid as a gift a couple of years ago. It was flowering when I received it, and has only recently flowered again. This time I noticed something weird, there seems to be 3 parts (lips?) on the inside of each flower, is this normal? I didn't notice this when I first received the plant, but I've recently got more into orchids, so might have only just been paying attention this time!  Wondered if maybe this was a rare orchid or simply a mutation of the plant. Hope you can help!
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10-04-2016, 03:26 PM
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Peloric flowers aren't necessary a mutation. They can be caused by environmental factors, so they may not show up the next time this plant flowers, or even in the rest of this spike. Only time will tell. Peloric Phals are pretty commonly sold among mass market plants though. Nothing unusual really.
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10-05-2016, 05:24 AM
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Originally Posted by jkofferdahl
This known mutation makes your flower "peloric", which means that the flower is approaching a different symmetry. Yours has developed petals which mimic the lip. Pelorics are really awesome. I have three or 3 plants in my small collection which are peloric, and they are among my favorites.
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Great thank you for the info...yes I love the look of them too, very unusual. Always a nice surprise when they finally bloom, but this time was extra special!
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Originally Posted by PaphMadMan
Peloric flowers aren't necessary a mutation. They can be caused by environmental factors, so they may not show up the next time this plant flowers, or even in the rest of this spike. Only time will tell. Peloric Phals are pretty commonly sold among mass market plants though. Nothing unusual really.
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Yes I think this was bought from a supermarket so that might explain it! Thank you! |
10-05-2016, 12:25 PM
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I like your plant & the pics are great!  |
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10-05-2016, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by charlesf6
I like your plant & the pics are great! |
Thank you! Yes I can't wait for the other flowers to open!  |
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