Pests on plants in bloom

[YetAnotherOrchidNut]

The flowers last months. All summer. That photo was taken about a month ago and it still looks about the same, a few of the flours have faded.

I don't think i can claim much responsibility for it. I happened to buy the "Sandras Delight" clone (AOS/CCE), which seems to be much more vigorous. I have a friend who also has a Hibiki and we compared and its not as vigorous as mine.

As far as care goes I use fine (3-5mm) bark, and give it bottom heat in the winter. Ive started three plants from it since I got it. If you ever make it to Amsterdam id be happy to give you a keiki if you want. I have one rooting a few feet way and i already have two of them.

[camille1585]

Originally Posted by YetAnotherOrchidNut

As far as care goes I use fine (3-5mm) bark, and give it bottom heat in the winter. Ive started three plants from it since I got it. If you ever make it to Amsterdam id be happy to give you a keiki if you want. I have one rooting a few feet way and i already have two of them.

That's very kind of you, and you offer a Phal pallens keiki in exchange. I just might take you up on that sometime (no idea when!), Amsterdam is just a 1 hour train ride away. I am occasionally at my work's Amsterdam location (south of the city, along the A10), but not too keen on getting around Amsterdam by car!