Phal Violacea var. Coerulea

[Ben Belton]

Nice plant. I agree, I would leave it potted just as it is. Let it almost dry out before you water it again.

A plant this size, once established, will bloom sometimes from mid-summer through early fall. In good conditions maybe on into the winter. They will put out a couple flowers which will fade after a couple months and then put on 1-2 more. Then when the plant has 2-3 spikes, you'll be running 3-4 blooms almost all fall. This is doubly nice since they are usually very fragrant.

You will be glad you bought this.

If you want a super blue one, I recommend Orchidview - Orchidview

[Alvin]

Pete, your violacea var. coerulea is very healty...i like this species also...and i also got one...got spike now and will blooming soon..^^it is very fragrance..give them more care and they will let you see their pretty flower when they feel your love^^

[Ben Belton]

Originally Posted by Tindomul

But the plant shows no interest in blooming again. Just grows a new leaf about twice a year or so. I think I will move it to a more humid room.

Give it more light. You'll have spikes in a couple weeks.

[smweaver]

Pete, that's a beautiful plant. Congratulations on the great buy.

For those of you who indicated that you grow Phal. violacea (and, presumably, bellina?) on a windowsill, would you mind stating what your humidity levels are averaging during the winter, please? I live in a temperature climate as well, but sometimes (even with the use of a humidifier) during the winter it's difficult to keep the humidity where I want it to remain for the orchids. Since I've read that violacea and bellina come from areas that have very high humidity levels, I'm wondering how adaptably they are to less-than-ideal conditions (say, anywhere between 50 and 60 percent relative humidity during the winter). Thank you!

Steve

[nenella]

Originally Posted by smweaver

Pete, that's a beautiful plant. Congratulations on the great buy.

For those of you who indicated that you grow Phal. violacea (and, presumably, bellina?) on a windowsill, would you mind stating what your humidity levels are averaging during the winter, please? I live in a temperature climate as well, but sometimes (even with the use of a humidifier) during the winter it's difficult to keep the humidity where I want it to remain for the orchids. Since I've read that violacea and bellina come from areas that have very high humidity levels, I'm wondering how adaptably they are to less-than-ideal conditions (say, anywhere between 50 and 60 percent relative humidity during the winter). Thank you!

Steve

Hi Steve I have same humidity as you during the winter with the heating on. I have one and it's kept in a bottle it flowers for me every year in summer. I also water it (by immersing it) once a fortnight.. hope this helps

[Bird Song Farm]

Hi Steve, As I've said, my plants are windowsill or stands near window plants. Most of mine are in Passive Hydro or moss. I would guess the house humidity around 30 to 40% in the winter with hot air heating system.
Hope this helps.
Al

P.S.
Nenella, love the bottle!!

[sweetjblue]

Nenella, I have one of those water bottles. Now I know just what to do with it!

[smweaver]

Thank you, everyone, for your responses. I'm now going to give this species a try.

Steve

[Fleur]

Originally Posted by Tindomul

I agree, great buy.
I have a P. violacea something or other (forgot the variety/form/whatever) and its had its spike since I got it about a year and half ago. Still green. But the plant shows no interest in blooming again. Just grows a new leaf about twice a year or so. I think I will move it to a more humid room.

Tindomul, did you ever receive a response to your problem with your Phalaenopsis violacea? Mine has been in spike for even longer I have read about the optimum growing conditions,tried my best to duplicate them,but still no luck with the single bud opening. Would like to find out what I need to do. Thank you.

[Orquiadicto]

I've bought one violacea var. Cortulea at the show of Fontfroide with a spike. I hope I can get her to bloom.